William "Bill" Windrom Yaeger

William "Bill" Windrom Yaeger, age 86, much loved Husband, Father, and Friend passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017. Bill was born on September 23, 1930 in Manhasset, New York. While stationed in the Army in Karlsruhe, Germany, he met and married "Lilo" Yaeger who captured his heart and they moved to the United States. Bill retired from the Army after 20 years of service, including serving as a "Special Forces Paratrooper" in the 82nd Airborne Division and as a "Green Beret" in the Vietnam War where he received many commendations. After retiring, he worked in the states of New York and North Carolina. He enjoyed vintage cars, playing his trumpet, singing, dancing, traveling, landscaping and Lilo's wonderful German cooking. He was so loved by family and friends for his kindness, generosity, and special witty sense of humor. Our love for him will forever remain in our hearts. Bill is predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Lilo-now they are together again. He is survived by his devoted daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Ed Tessener of Charlotte, pet grandson Max, and many special and loving family members, Stephen, Ali, Lauren, and Matthew Tessener, Pat and Gene Gordon, Frona McMennamin, Syd Grant and Joachim, Tim, and Janine Bauer. The Yaeger family will greet friends Saturday, September 2, 2017 from 2:15 to 3:00 PM at Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, 1111 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203 followed by a service to celebrate his life at 3:00 PM in the Chapel. The family would like to thank all the special and wonderful people for all their compassion, love and exceptional care given to Bill at The Summit Place of South Park, The Pavilion Health Center, South Charlotte Primary Care, Dr. Vanessa Sprague and staff and Special Friends Markos and Joy Raya. Donations in Bill's memory may be made to The American Red Cross or The American Heart Association. Arrangements are in care of Hankins and Whittington Funeral Service, Charlotte, NC. Please share online condolences at www.hankinsandwhittington.com.