Richard W. Yentzer
1925 - 2013
Richard W. Yentzer
1925 - 2013
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BORN
1925
DIED
2013
Richard Yentzer Obituary
Richard was the husband of the late Hazel G. Buchanan Yentzer and shared 68 years of marriage prior to her passing on July 14, 2012.
Richard was born in Sweden Township Nov. 20, 1925, and was the son of the late Roscoe Riley and Hazel Mae Tombs Yentzer. Richard was a Navy Veteran of World War II and was proud of his service to his country.
Richard was a retiree of Pittsburgh Corning of Port Allegany after 30 years of service. He was a lifelong member of Calvary Baptist Church of Coudersport and sold real estate and life insurance for a number of years in the Potter county area.
Richard is survived by three sons, Richard W. (Sharon) Yentzer Jr. of St. Petersburg Fla., Kenneth P. Yentzer of Canandaigua, N.Y., and Rodney J. Yentzer of Coudersport; three daughters, Patricia K. Stebbins of Coudersport, Marjorie Ann (Gordon Patrick "Pat") Rosenburger of Summerville, S.C., and Betty J. (Roger) Henry of Coudersport; a brother, Eugene Yentzer of Port Allegany; a sister, Lois Coppersmith of Emporium; and 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and five great-great- grandchildren.
Richard was predeceased by his wife Hazel; two brothers; and one sister.
Family and friends are invited to attend Richard's Life Celebration service at 2 p.m. Friday (Aug. 16, 2013) at the Calvary Baptist Church, Chestnut Street, Coudersport. The Rev. Richard Kuehlman will officiate the memorial service. Interment will be private. In Richard's memory, memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, Ltd., which is "A Life Celebration Home" of Coudersport. To share your fondest memories of Richard visit www.lifecelebration.com.
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August 16, 2013
Too many memories to reiterate here. Dad is happy now, without pain or worries or struggles. God called him home.
Richard Jr.
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Lillian (Shelly) Tripodi
August 14, 2013
Uncle Richard will be sadly missed. He was my father's brother and father all rolled into one. I will treasure the many trips we went on when I was younger.
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