Billy D. Yeager, 87, of Moline, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center of Moline.  Private family services will be held.  A public Celebration of Life and inurnment with military honors will be in Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island at a later date.  Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association.  Wheelan Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island is assisting the family with arrangements.

Billy was born March 28, 1932 in Moline, a son of Burl T. and Bessie R. (Dougherty) Yeager.  He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  Billy married Valerie J. DeBel on May 14, 1955 and he later married Geraldine Eagle.  Following his military service, Billy was employed by Deere and Company for over 34 years.  Billy retired from Deere and Company as the Director of John Deere Information Systems.  He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and greatly enjoyed watching all kinds of sports on TV.  Billy also enjoyed golf, fishing and reading.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Jeannine R. Yeager, Moline, Cynthia (Curt) Behrends, East Moline; stepsons, Steve (Stephanie) Murphy, Portage, WI and Jeff (Michelle) Murphy, Cornelius, NC; grandchildren, Zachary C. Orzechowski, Charlie, Mary, Martha, Catherine and Carter Murphy.  Also surviving are his beloved nephews, nieces, extended family members and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Monna Wise and brother, Dale Yeager