Durk Jager Obituary

Durk Imke Jager Kiawah, SC - Durk Imke Jager, 78, of Kiawah, SC, passed away at peace on Sunday, April 3, 2022 in the home he built with his wife, surrounded by family. A proud Friesian, Durk was born on April 30, 1943 in Haskerland, the Netherlands. He was the son of the late Oene Jager and Meintje Jager, and preceded in death by his brother, Jolle. He is survived by Ingrid Jager-Baart, his wife of 57 years, brother, Jan-Hessel, two sons, Maarten and Menno, their spouses, Alessandra and Heather, many nieces and nephews as well as six grandchildren that were the love and pride of his life: Erik, Magnus, Rutger, Willem, Axel, and Saskia Jager. He reveled in being their "pake." Durk loved Ingrid, with whom he shared his life through all its adventures. They met in Arnhem, moved to Rotterdam and with stints in Cincinnati, Vienna and Kobe, ultimately made their home in the country he loved and admired, the United States of America. Durk's insatiable curiosity guided him in his long business career with Procter and Gamble as well as in his zest for travel to the far corners of the world. Durk was energized by the many great colleagues he worked with as well as all the people and cultures he visited during his travels. Principled, honest and generous, Durk was concerned not with himself, but instead with all around him until his final days. Farewell our dear husband, our papa, our pake: welterusten. May you rest in peace and be reunited with those who have preceded you. With all the love in the world, we miss you dearly already. Ingrid Maarten and Menno Alessandra and Heather Erik, Magnus, Rutger, Willem, Axel, and Saskia ----------- In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made in Durk's memory to the Durk Jager Forever fund at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation. Donations can be mailed to 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 or made online at www.givetochildrens.org/donate. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston