Robert Donald Yelenic

1929 - 2016

Robert Donald Yelenic obituary, 1929-2016, Converse, TX

Robert Donald Yelenic

1929 - 2016

BORN

1929

DIED

2016

Robert Yelenic Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 14, 2016.
Robert Donald Yelenic passed away in San Antonio on March 11, 2016 at the age of 86. He was born in Rankin, Pennsylvania to John Matt Yelenic and Julia (Sebleski) Yelenic Majernik. He had twenty one years of combined military service in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. While serving in the military he was awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster, Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He then attained a teaching degree and taught at the Defense Language Institute at Lackland Air Force Base for eight years. Robert was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Robert was a man who love practical jokes and loved playing a joke on unsuspecting family members. He married Nancy Hughes in 1974, Robert brought together two families. Robert was surrounded by all eight of his children upon passing. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy; children Robert J. Yelenic, Augusta, Georgia, Judith L. Yelenic-Ray (husband Randall L.), Copperas Cove, Texas, Kenneth K. Yelenic (wife Lillian R.), Brenham, Texas, Robert E. Spence, San Antonio, Texas, Nancy E. Chadwick (husband Dennis R.), Charlotte, North Carolina, Steven M. Yelenic, Parma Heights, Ohio, Lori A. Smith-Hemming (husband Joey), San Antonio, Texas, Lari R. Bender, San Antonio, Texas; sister Shirley Farrell of Washinton State; grandchildren Jennifer Rocha, Robert J. Ray, William Ray, Steven K. Yelenic, Kyle M Yelenic, Jonathan W. Yelenic, Jacob R. Bender, Bernadette A. Hoppler, Joshua D. Smith, Christopher D. Rothkoph , Robert J. Johnson, Erika Farney, Cara D. Yelenic , Karl K. Yelenic , Kristina Smith, Brian J. Yelenic, Brandon M. Yelenic; great grandchildren Devon Ray, Hunter Ray, Aidein Yelenic, Julie Ann Hoppler, Isabella Rose Hoppler, Lorelei Hoppler, Jonavan Smith, Aaliegh Smith, Adrian Garcia, Ethan Rocha, and Gavin Rocha. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Fisher House Foundation, Inc., 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850. (888) 294-8560. Please sign the guestbook at www.colonialuniversal.com

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March 13, 2019

Nancy Chadwick posted to the memorial.

April 14, 2017

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March 20, 2016

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Nancy Chadwick

March 13, 2019

I asked a friend why it was so hot in his truck. He replied that it was an old truck and it did not bother him that the air was blowing hot because he never sits on the passenger side. He then said that if the passenger needed to be cooled hed get a block of ice and the air moving over the ice would cool things down, no sense spending a lot of money. I immediately though of you. So many rimes I hear things like this and you pop into my mind. I smile and then remember that you are no longer here for me to call and talk to. I miss your physical presence, but you are always with me spiritually. Thank you for the lessons you taught and the laughter you brought our family. We need so much more of that.

April 14, 2017

Bob, its been over a year now and I miss you so much. I could always count on you for some light hearted banter, a good joke, or just someone to listen to me when I needed to just say what was on my mind. Never failing you have been my champion and pressed me to find and do better things in life. I wish you were here now to help me find my way. Be at peace, I love you and miss you.

Joshua Smith

March 20, 2016

Grandpa, I love and miss you. I wish I could have been there for you and grandma. I know you are at peace and will take comfort in the fact that family and friends are better people from the love you gave us and the lessons you taught us.

Joey Hemming

March 20, 2016

Bob, I'll miss you! It won't be the same going home with an empty truck!

Nance, Please take comfort in your fond memories of Bob. I know I will...

~Joey

Herbert & Leona Schramm

March 18, 2016

May knowing you're in our hearts and prayers help you through
this time of sorrow.

Lori Smith

March 17, 2016

My heart if filled with love and memories of you. I will always remember your winks....

Babs McBride

March 16, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Robert Yelenic. Our love and prayers go out to Nancy and family. Babs & John McBride, Matthews, N.C.

Chadwick Family

March 16, 2016

Not a day will pass where your influence can not be seen. Your laughter, your fun spirit, but mostly the love of family. We will miss you.

Yelenic Family

March 15, 2016

You will be missed. You were a great father and inspiration. You were a lot of fun. Love you.

Robert Spence

March 15, 2016

love you and appreciate all you have done to make me a better person.

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