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Ronald Yoakam Obituary
LIMA — Ronald E. Yoakam, 87 died at 10:00 A.M. April 29, 2021, at his home with his wife and granddaughters by his side. He was born June 25, 1933, in Allen Co. at his grandparent's farm on Breese Rd. to Arthur and Mary (Strawbridge) Yoakam who preceded him in death. On June 25, 1954, he married his wife of almost 67 years D. Jo-An Baum who survives.
Ron retired from Sears after 29 years of service. He was a member of Hume United Methodist Church. He was a member and past master of Acadia Lodge #306 Free and Accepted Masons, member and past high priest of Spencerville chapter #169 Royal Arch Masons and member and past illustrious master of Delphos Council #72 and secretary to these three bodies. Also a member of Shawnee Commandery # 14 and order of Eastern Star Spencerville # 130. He was a Past District Deputy Grand High Priest 2nd District and also Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton, being a 32 Mason. He was a 1951 graduate of Shawnee High School. He was a 21.5 Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was an active amateur radio operator for over 60 years, his call being K8CLV. He was a member of Buckeye Farm Antiques since their beginning and collected antique tractors and gas engines. He also was a volunteer fireman and chief of Hume Volunteer fire department. He loved to play with several local groups at the council on aging Lima and area nursing homes.
Survivors also include 3 granddaughters. Jessika (Eric) Phillips, Ashley Yoakam, Aimee Yoakam, also 7 great-grandchildren. A daughter-in-law, Shelly Yoakam, 1 - step-grandson Josh (Jennifer) Williams, 2 step-granddaughters, Heather (AJ) and Tasha Goldon, and 7 great children and several step-great-grandchildren. 1 brother, David Yoakam and a niece and 2 nephews. He was preceded by a son Greg Yoakam in April 2018 and a nephew, Donald Yoakam in December 2020.
Memorial service will begin 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 7, 2021, at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. Rev. Rick Lamb will officiate. Military rites will be observed by V.F.W. Post 1275 of Lima.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to Hume United Methodist Church.
Condolences my be shared at www.BayliffAndSon.com
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Gary & Teresa Wolke
April 24, 2025
I worked with Ron at Sears . Met you in Angola Ind , at a garage sale . Sorry for your lost . Prayers
Sandy Hengstler
May 8, 2021
So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful person, great musician and friend. I will miss his smile. Keeping you in our prayers.
Penny Keller-Clark
May 4, 2021
Jessika, May God bless you and your family. Continued prayers to heal your heart as you miss grandpa Yoakam. And blessings to Mrs. Yoakam - wishing your heart smiles with all the good memories that you had together.
Gary Wolke
May 3, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I work with Rod . Ran into you two at a garage sale in Angola IND years ago
Jackie Stephenson, LSW
May 3, 2021
Prayers for your family during this difficult time. Putnam County Hospice team
Millie S (Keith) Fisher
May 1, 2021
I send condolences to your family from my late brother, Kenneth L. Keith, whose call letters were W8PIP. I know he would want me to. May there be an amateur radio club up above.
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