General Info

Yager Furniture, located on Main Street in downtown Berne, Indiana, is the oldest family owned furniture store in the area. Established in 1910 by Lawrence Yager and Eli Bierie, Yagers is entering its 99th year of business. Yagers, once known as Bierie and Yager Furniture and Undertaking, offered home furnishings such as sofas, leather rocking chairs, rugs, mattresses, bedroom and dining room furniture, electrical appliances, and pianos. In 1937, Lawrence Yager became the sole owner and changed the name to Yager Furniture. As the business began to prosper, Lawrence's sons, Jerome and Luther joined the business and store expanded to three floors in order to accommodate additional furniture brands. Rose Yager Kirchhofer, Jerome's daughter, joined the staff in 1960 and introduced the interior design department. Floor displays were enhanced and again a wider selection of furniture was added. John Kirchhofer, present owner and manager and husband of Rose Yager Kirchhofer, joined the Yager organization in 1978. In the 1980's, the store was remodeled and wall dividers were added to accommodate room like settings for furniture display. Today, Yager Furniture has brought together the finest brands in furniture and accessories for your convenience. In our showrooms, you will find quality materials, fine craftsmanship, and distinctive designs. Our experienced and helpful staff can help you tailor your selections to meet your unique needs and express your individual tastes. Yager Furniture brings you luxury, quality, and enduring value. Visit us today to create your distinctive home. John is the present owner and manager of Yager Furniture. The husband of Rose Yager Kirchhofer, he became affiliated with the firm in 1978. His leadership has been instrumental in providing positive store growth. Wanda joined the Yager Furniture staff in 1961. She is the current Office Manager, head of the Yager Furniture Accounting Department, and assists in the sales and advertising department. Wanda also is the Yager Furniture Assistant Buyer traveling to the annual High Point Furniture Market in High Point, North Carolina. Marcia became a member of the Yager Furniture Design Team in 1977. She earned her degree in interior design from IPFW in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Marcia is the Lead Sales Associate as well as the Primary Buyer for Yager Furniture attending the annual High Point Furniture Market in High Point, North Carolina. She heads the Design Studio which specializes in window blinds, draperies, area rugs, and bedding ensembles. Terry became affiliated with Yager Furniture in 1999. Terry is the current Warehouse Manager and the Receiving and Inspection Manager. He is the Finishing and Repair Specialist and a member of the Quality and Inventory Control Teams. Terry is the Floor Display Coordinator, the Blind and Drapery Installation Specialist, and helps with furniture delivery and set up. Gerald joined the Yager Furniture Team in 2000. His primary responsibilities are scheduling and delivery and he assists with floor displays. Gerald is also a member of the Quality and Inventory Control Teams.