Jack Yanike

1949 - 2026

Jack Anders Yanike, 76, of Walkersville, MD, died on February 10, 2026 at Sunflower Hill Assisted Living, Westminster, MD. Born in Omaha, Nebraska on December 21, 1949, he was the son of the late Ralph J. and Ramona (Backman) Yanike.

Jack moved with his family to Frederick, MD in 1965, graduating high school in 1968 from newly opened Thomas Johnson High School.

Jack was an accomplished musician, playing keyboards and singing with several local Frederick bands over the years, including Too Many People, Honeywagon and Plain Brown Wrapper. He also enjoyed piano tuning and tennis.

Jack loved to bake, and in 1986 he opened Jack's Country Donuts in Frederick, which he owned and operated until 1996.

Lately Jack was employed with Community Living, Inc and United Cerebral Palsy in Frederick caring for people with developmental disabilities, which he took great pride in.

He is survived by sons, Anders J. Yanike & wife Lauren (Torbeck) of Taneytown and Luke A. Yanike & wife Kim of Frederick, and beloved grandchildren Gwyneth, Joseph, Elijah, Josie, Isaac, Evan; and sister, Suzanne Nusbaum & partner Bob Baltzell of Frederick.

The family will receive friends at Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, P.A., 106 E. Church Street on Monday, February 16, 2026 from 1pm to 2pm followed by a Memorial Service at 2pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.keeneybasford.com Jack Yanike. Jack Yanike