At 2:36 pm (central time) the sweetest, kindest, funniest, most hard working and stubborn man I know - who taught me exactly what I wanted in a husband - returned to his Father in Heaven and into the loving arms of his wife just in time for their anniversary. I'm sure he is up there giving our new little guy some last minute advice and snuggles. I just hope he doesn't detain him too much longer. I know if I were him I wouldn't want to leave his side.
I'm grateful that he is no longer in pain, that he is free to run around again and to have his mind back. I'm grateful that he passed away peacefully surrounded my family. I am grateful for the knowledge of eternal families, that I have the privilege of calling this man grandpa, for the legacy he left behind and the future he has given me.
There is more to say, but for now this is enough.
John F. Yanz, age 88 of Hastings, died Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at his home.
John was born May 2, 1927 in Hastings to Frank and Gertrude (Fasbender) Yanz. He was a Hastings High School graduate and met his future wife, Levis Burch while serving in the Army in Alabama; they married on May 30, 1951. After his military service, they returned to Hastings as their home. He worked several jobs prior to becoming baker and cook for the Hastings State Hospital, and continuing in that position with Hastings Veterans Home until his retirement. Fishing, hunting and enjoying time outdoors provided outlets for his deep love of nature. He was owner of the High Valley Game Farm of Hastings.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Levis; brothers Larry and Bob; sister Mary Catherine Hagenson.
John is survived by his five children, Mary Trudy (Gordy) Specht, Dorothy Yanz, Bill Yanz, Frank Yanz and Steve (Tricia Finch) Yanz, all of Hastings; six grandchildren (Tanya, Richard, Elizabeth, Ramsey, Keenan and Maisie) and nine great grandchildren (Joshua, Paige, Dustin, Katelyn, Rachel, Benjamin, Hannah, Andrew and Isaac); sister Gretchen Yanz of Faribault, sister-in-law Phyllis Yanz and brother-in-law Leo Hagenson; also many other relatives and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Miesville with Father Terry Beeson officiating. Interment will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be held AT CHURCH one hour prior to Mass. Pallbearers are Dustin Blesi, Joshua Blesi, Keenan Yanz, Richard Specht, Dick Hagenson and Kelly McCabe.
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