Dean Richard Yeater

Dean Richard Yeater obituary, Canal Fulton, OH

Dean Richard Yeater

Dean Yeater Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home - Canal Fulton on Jun. 11, 2025.

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Dean R. Yeater, 72 of Akron, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025. He was born September 28, 1953 to the late Richard and Carol (Schueller) Yeater. He was a proud Army veteran and was stationed at Fort Stewart in Savannah, Georgia. Dean worked as a machinist for many years and retired from Ohio Gasket. He enjoyed snowmobiling, four wheeling, and fishing.
Dean is survived by his sister, Lisa (Tony) Deventure; brother, Jack (Gretchen) Yeater; nieces and nephews, Shannon, Mark, Jaclyn, Ashley, Michael and Madison. Special thanks to dear friends Faith and Michael Blasdel for all their kindness and support.
A Graveside Service with military honors will be held MONDAY, June 23, 2025, 2:45pm at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Rd., Seville, OH. Please meet at the cemetery by 2:30pm.
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