Robert E. Yeagher Sr., age 89 of Pomfret, CT, died Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam.

He leaves two sons, Robert E. Yeagher Jr. of Thompson and Brain Yeagher of Dudley; two daughters, Jean E. Walker of Webster and Michelle F. Yeagher of Sterling; twelve grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by a son, Barry Yeagher of Webster and a brother, William Yeagher.

He was born in Patterson, NJ, son of the late William and Mary (Tierney) Yeagher and lived in North Grosvenordale most of his life before moving to Pomfret two years ago.  He was a World War II, United States Marine Corps., 3rd Division veteran.  He was a retired computer programmer.  He enjoyed reading, bird watching and politics.

There are no calling hours.  Private graveside services will be held on Mount Zion Cemetery, Webster.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster is directing arrangements.  A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com