Jaeger was a graduate of Stockbridge High School in 2000, and received the bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from the Military College of South Carolina. He was employed by Design South in Anderson, S.C.

Jaeger is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.R. (Judy) Jaeger, III, of Stockbridge; three sisters, Kate, Laura, and Lesley; maternal grandmother, Mrs. S. J. (Maggie) Durrance, of Lake City, Ga., and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.