Bernard “Bernie” Eugene Jaggers, 89, of Carmel, formerly of Frankfort, Lafayette, Monticello and Chagrin Falls, Ohio,passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Carmel, Indiana. He was born on November 13, 1936, in Frankfort to Albert and Ruth (Funkhouser) Jaggers. He married Judith “Judy” Ann Nantz on December 18, 1954, who preceded him in passing on July 4, 2005.
Bernie served in the United States Air Force, worked as a general contractor, and was an electrician by trade. Over the years, he worked for Alcoa, National Homes, St. Elizabeth Hospital, and was the lake handyman in his retirement. Bernie was a member of the American Legion Post # 155 in Carmel and the Am Vets Post 91 in Monticello. He enjoyed being out in the sun. You could often find him fishing or boating with a Coors Light on Lake Shaffer. He loved to play Euchre, a selfless, down-to-earth guy who was optimistic, even when life did not always go according to plan. Bernie was a social guy who never knew a stranger, only friends he hadn’t met yet. His story-telling, jokes, and shenanigans will be missed by those who knew him.
In his later years, Bernie loved making new friends over drinks at the American Legion. He enjoyed rewatching old westerns and nature documentaries as he sipped coffee and ate sweets at breakfast. Chocolate turtles and peppermint bark were his favorites.
Bernie is survived by his daughter, Teresa (Dominic) Mancuso; a sister, Judy; grandchildren, Kadi (Danny) Mancuso Rice, Francesca (Tim Mclaughlin) Mancuso, and Vincent Mancuso.
Along with his wife, Bernie is preceded in passing by his parents; a daughter, Diane Jaggers; 12 siblings. He never forgot a friend or loved one, whom he imagined visited him in the form of friendly cardinals chirping at his bedroom window.
Memorial visitation will be held, Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 1pm until the time of the celebration of life at 3pm at Day & Genda Funeral Cemetery ~ Mulberry Chapel. Burial will follow at Fair Haven Cemetery. Messages of condolence may be left at www.dayandgenda.com.