Yager, Milford G. "Bud" age 90 of New Hope, passed away July 20, 2016. Preceded in death by parents Gilbert and Minnie; sister Orlean. Survived by wife of 68 years Marian; children Cheryl Hanson (Steve), Steve (Cindy), Julie Spike (Kirby); 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sister Arline; brother Ronald. Bud served in the US Navy 1943-46 in the South Pacific. He taught elementary students in the Minneapolis Public Schools for 27 years encouraging and challenging his students to be all that they could be with tender love and care. Memorials preferred to Beyond Our Door Global's work in Haiti. (beyondourdoor.org) Memorial service will be held Monday, July 25 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service at The Peterson Chapel, 119 Central Ave., Buffalo. Serving the family... The Peterson Chapel Buffalo, MN 763-682-1363 thepetersonchapel.com