White Bear Lake, Minnesota
1935 - 2020
March 9, 1935 — June 16, 2020 Dick Yonker went home on June 16, 2020 from complications of COVID-19. He left behind his beloved wife of 58 years, Kitty Yonker; son Rick (Sue); son John (Apryl); and loving grandchildren Sara Yonker, Janelle (Stephen) Kaus, Duncan Henry, Hannah Yonker and Delaney...
Read MoreMr. Yonker was my English teacher when he was in Beijing China. He not only taught us English, but also slang words, so we learnt real language. in addition, we also played cards game called dirty club together. I enjoyed the time and respect Mt. Yonker. it's kind of regret that I have never visited him since I came to the states in1992. rest in peace. dear Dick
Qiang Yu
June 27, 2020 | Friend
Mr Yonker was by far the best math teacher a high school student could ever have! He made calculus FUN, and had an amazing spirit and gift. He was also an incredible travel companion when he accompanied 18 of us to Yellowstone during May Program. What a fabulous man and what a huge loss.
Liza Halpern Meyerhardt
June 23, 2020 | Student
Mr. Yonker was an exceptional teacher and a wonderful man. I will never forget him and will always be grateful for his encouragement of my pursuit of math; I credit him for my career in finance today. He made me feel talented and smart and always treated me with such respect. I am so lucky to have had my years with him at Breck. I am so sorry for his passing but his legacy will live on in so many of us that he inspired.
Katie Dunn
June 23, 2020 | Student
Mr. Yonker was one of my all-time favorite teachers and coaches in high school. So sad to hear of his passing.
Zachary Drake
June 21, 2020 | Student
