Jerry W. Saggers

Jerry W. Saggers Jerry was born June 22, 1944 in Holland, Michigan, to Jerald Saggers and Frances (Wydgraaf) Saggers. Preceded by sister Kathy Joy Brouwer and nephew Scott Bower. He is survived by his wife Cheryl Ann Saggers, Children: Casey (Donald) Hughes, Christopher (Dawn) Saggers, Andrew Saggers, Grandchildren: Cherokee Saggers, Christopher Saggers Jr., Aubrey Saggers, Graham Hughes Nieces: Sally (Tom) Gutknecht, Alexis (Richard) Sather, Jenny (Jim) Wheler and nephew Morgan (Erica) Roberts. Jerry graduated from Holland High School where he played football and baseball. He attended Hope College, Grand Valley Junior College and graduated from Michigan State with a Police Administration degree. Upon graduation he attended OCS in Quantico, VA. He was deployed to Vietnam from 1968-1969. After returning he married Cheryl Roberts who he met at Hope College. As a reservist he was discharged due to the Vietnam war winding down. Upon returning to Holland, MI he was hired by the Ottawa County Sheriff Department. He received an appointment to the FBI in 1972 and worked in the major cities of Cleveland, NYC, Chicago and Washington D.C. In 1999 he retired from the FBI and became a program manager for Raytheon. Jerry bought a 35 acre farm in Catlett, VA where he would plow and seed the fields to feed the wildlife. He was a founding member of the Northern Virginia Chapter of Quails and Wildlife Federation. He was an avid sportsman and fisherman. Jerry has been in Boy Scouts since 1990 and worked on the Eagle Scout Board of Review. He helped over a hundred scouts receive their Eagle Scout Award. Jerry was also instrumental in starting the Boy Scout shooting program at Camp Snyder. Jerry is a life member of the VFW Post #1503. He is a life member of the NRA and a life member of the NRA Whittington Center in New Mexico. Jerry joined Philipstown Masonic Lodge #236 F & AM in Nelsonville, New York. Later he joined the Triangle Masonic Lodge #293 in Quantico, VA. He was also a member of Kena Shrine in Manassas. While the kids were growing up Jerry with friends bought a 42 foot cabin cruiser docked at Quantico Marina. Every summer the three families with all the kids would spend the weekends on the Potomac River. After Saturday morning swim meets and Sunday after church we all were on the boat swimming and skiing. The family will receive visitors Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from 2-4pm & 5-7pm at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd, Woodbridge, VA 22192. Services will be held Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 11am at Miller Funeral Home. Jerry will be buried with honors at Quantico National Cemetery on February 20, 2025 at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, the Saggers family ask that you donate to the National Capital Area Council, in support of Boy Scouts of America. Please write Jerry Saggers in the memo line of check so the money stays in Prince William mail to 4640 Asdee Lane, Woodbridge, VA 22192. Link http://donations.scouting.org/#/council/082/appeal/630

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Jerry W. Saggers

June 22, 1944 - February 5, 2025