Kristen M. (Houck) Yeager, 42, of Pikeville, formerly of Exeter, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026. She was the wife of Dustin M. Yeager, with whom she celebrated 11 years of marriage. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Linda M. (Benner) Houck. Kristen graduated from Exeter High School, class of 2002. She attended Shippensburg University where she earned her degree in Criminal Justice and as a starting defender, she contributed to Shippensburg University Field Hockey team's first Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championship. She graduated from Shippensburg University in 2007 with her Master's Degree in Administration of Justice, as well as Reading Police Academy. Kristen was a Police Officer for several Berks County Police Departments, lastly working with Central Berks PD. Her passion for life extended beyond her commitment to protect and serve. She enjoyed nothing more in this world than spending time with her children enjoying the outdoors, coaching and attending sporting events, pool parties, and side-by-side ride; a life well spent living with the ones she loved dearly. She was a member of Community U.C.C.

In addition to her husband, Kristen is survived by her three children; Tanner, Conner, and Carli Yeager. She is also survived by her brother Kevin Houck, husband of Brooke, her nephew Quinn, and her in-laws, Paula and Michael Yeager.

Family and friends are invited to attend an End of Watch Ceremony with Police Honors on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 beginning at 12:00 noon at Exeter Township Senior High School Stadium, 201 E 37th Street, Reading, PA 19606. Gates will open at 9:00 am, if you plan to arrive early, please enter the stadium, find seating and remain there as we are anticipating a large gathering. Please give yourself plenty of time to park and get into the stadium, as services will begin promptly at 12:00 noon. Parking will be available at the intersection of 38th St. and Reiff Place, overflow parking will be at Reiffton Elementary School, 4355 Dunham Drive, Reading, PA 19606, with shuttles on site. Please do not send flowers, instead consider donating to Tunnels to Tower Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306, or https://www.t2t.org.  Lutz Funeral Home, Inc., has been entrusted with arrangements.