GOSHEN —
Robert E. Yost, 84, died Thursday morning at Rivercrest Specialty Hospital, Mishawaka, where he had been for two and a half weeks.
He was born Jan. 24, 1928, in Delphi, to Harvey H. and Margaret A. (Stultz) Yost. He married Margaret I. Gustin Feb. 14, 1950, in Leo. She survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Mary (Larry) Wiser, Germantown, Ohio, and Marcia Yost, Goshen; three grandchildren, Valerie Wiser Martin, Greencastle, Laura Wiser Roberts, Bloomington, Ill., and Madeline Yost, Goshen; and four great-grandchildren, Caleb, Toby, Ellie and Maggie.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Richard and Donald Yost.
A 1945 graduate of Goshen High School and a 75-year Goshen resident, Mr. Yost was a member and former trustee of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Goshen. He was a former member of the Goshen Jaycees and a longtime member of the Elkhart County Exchange Club.
He served with the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947 as a ski and winter survival instructor.
He retired in 1993 as Plant Superintendent from Goshen Milk, now Dairy Farm Products, after 26 years of service. He started working at the age of 7 for the family business, City Dairy Inc.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home and one hour prior to the 3 p.m. memorial service Sunday at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Goshen. Pastor Richard Rinearson will officiate.
Burial will be at a later date in West Goshen Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be sent to www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.
Obituaries
Related Photos
-
Robert E. Yost
March 15, 2012
Officials: Tsarnaev Friend Linked to Slaying
Obama:Sexual Assault Threatens Trust in Military
Bridge Collapse Survivor: 'Rough Day'
Jersey Shore Open for Business
Raw: Memorial Day Flags Placed at Arlington
New Wheelchair Lift Promises More Access
First Person: Mom Discusses Famous Tornado Photo
Raw Video: Washington State Bridge Collapse
Boy Scouts Approve Plan to Accept Gay Boys
Officials: Truck Hit Bridge Before Collapse
Sheriff: No Sign Killing of 2 Kids Was Planned
Obama Defends Drone Strikes, With Limits
Raw: Jurors Deadlock on Jodi Arias Penalty
Boy Scouts Decision "First Step" Say Activists
Raw: Utah Teen Arrested in Death of His Brothers
Closer Look at Okla. School Where Children Died
Two Suspects in Murder Known to London Police
"Be Ready": NOAA Warns of Busy Hurricane Season
SeaWorld: Penguins Are Coolest Thing in Florida
