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He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Karl Yackel.
Paul is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Christine Yackel, of Abilene, TX; daughters Mary Yackel of Fort Myers, FL, and Michelle Drake (Dustin) of Abilene, TX; son Andrew Casselman of Liverpool, NY; grandchildren Cole, Mackenzie and Nicholas; his sister Sandra Ball (Robert) of North Carolina; his sister-in-law Debbie Yackel of Manlius, NY; his stepmother Marjorie Yackel of Lansing, MI; as well as a host of extended family and many friends.
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Mackenzie Splain
March 25, 2025
Grandpa. It´s me Mackenzie. I hope heaven is doing good. You´re in a better place now. You mean a lot to me. Thank you for always being there when I was struggling and needed you. I have a picture of you above my head so I can remember you, even when you´re not here anymore. You´ll still hear in spirit. Everybody misses you. You are the most important person ever. Your hugs and kisses were always the best. I wish I could be in your arms like the little girl I was. I miss coming over to your apartment all the time. I miss being able to hear your voice and receiving your messages. Especially when I needed you. You mean a bunch to me. You mean the whole world to me. My sweet angel. Rest in peace grandpa. We love you. I love you. -Mackenzie
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