Dr. Anthony D. Jagger passed away the morning of May 7, 2024, in Indianapolis.
Born in Columbia City Nov. 3, 1938, to Elmer Lloyd Jagger and Anna Blanche Farren Jagger — many of Dr. Jagger's fondest memories were of his early childhood, growing up with his sisters on the idyllic shores of Shriner Lake where he swam, boated, delivered the paper and forged friendships that would endure more than eight decades later.
Upon graduating from Columbia City High School where he was near the top of his class, a multi-sport letterman and a friend to all, Dr. Jagger served four years honorably in the United States Air Force.
He proceeded to earn a bachelor of science from IU followed by a doctorate from the Illinois School of Podiatry, class of 1966. While a student he met Ellen Seyferlich Jagger on a blind date, who he would marry in 1965.
Dr. Jagger found it an honor to care for patients in the Kosciusko community and did so in private practice for decades during which he became known by patients and colleagues alike as a trusted, earnest and effective practitioner with an altruistic heart and an unmatched gift for interacting with patients.
Dr. Jagger was a father to three: Corrie Jagger and Erika Jagger (Dr. Patrick DeHeer), of Indianapolis; and Andrew (Damia) Jagger, of Fort Wayne. They enjoyed the spoils of a fun-loving, adventuresome and intelligent dad who always made time for them, chauffeured them-along with their friends - thousands of hours to countless activities, taught them to catch (and release) big fish and moreover taught them by example that the subtleties of one's character are what make the most impact; a firm handshake, eye contact, using someone's name and placing the importance of being interested over that of being interesting.
Dr. Jagger cherished time spent with and was endlessly proud of his three beloved grandsons: Matthew Jagger of Winona Lake, Eric Jagger (Dr. Jordan Phelps), of Indianapolis; and Jack Henry (Ronja) Kjol-O'Brien, of Indianapolis, and Norway, respectively.
As the Jagger patriarch he wholly adored each of his four sisters, Phyllis Burggraff, of San Jose, Calif.; Judith A. (Kerry) Lawson, who he was preceded in death by in 2012, Pamela S. (Richard) Cataldo and Becky Farren-Jagger, all of Elkhart. He was a proud uncle to and worked hard to follow the lives of a large and accomplished group of nieces and nephews.
Above all he will be remembered as a uniquely humble gentleman with an innate grace and an exquisitely understated sense of humor who eschewed pretension and made the world more fun, and he will be sorely missed.
The public is welcome to join the Jagger family for a celebration of life open house on May 19 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., with sharing of memories beginning at 1 p.m. at Union 12, 7563 Lincoln Way Road, Columbia City, IN 46725.
Contributions to the Anthony D Jagger & Patrick A DeHeer Honorary Endowed Scholarship would be an enduring tribute. You may donate by calling 224-570-7316.