Larry “Hooper” Ray Jaegers, 71, Bonnots Mill, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at Heisinger Bluffs in Jefferson City.
He was born Nov. 27, 1954, a son to the late Leslie and Alvina (Kliethermes) Jaegers in Jefferson City.
He was a 1972 graduate of Fatima High School.
Hooper was employed with Scholastic in Jefferson City for many years before his retirement.
He was a member of St. Louis of France Catholic Church in Bonnots Mill.
Hooper enjoyed old cars, watching tv and scratching off lottery tickets.
He was preceded in death by parents, Leslie and Alvina; and sisters, Joyce Kremer and Gail (Jaegers) Reinkemeyer.
Hooper is survived by son, Colton Jaegers of Bonnots Mill; brothers, Roger Jaegers of Loose Creek and Kevin (Tammy) Jaegers of Bonnots Mill; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends
Visitation will be held from 9 until 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St Louis of France Catholic Church in Bonnots Mill with Fr. Tony Rinaldo officiating.
Interment will be in the St. Louis of France Parish Cemetery in Bonnots Mill.
Memorial contributions suggested to St. Louis of France Catholic Church.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
