William F. Yorgen Sr.
William F. Yorgen Sr.
Obituary
Guest Book
About
Upcoming Events
Nov
17
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
5566 Chambersburg Road, Dayton, OH 45424
Nov
17
Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
5566 Chambersburg Road, Dayton, OH 45424
Services provided by
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, & Receptions - North Dayton ChapelWilliam Yorgen Sr. Obituary
William Frederick Yorgen Sr, 93, of Riverside, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Willian was born in Chickasaw, Alabama. William graduated from Wyoming High School, Wyoming Ohio. He proudly served his country in the United States Army in the 29th Infantry Regiment in Ft. Benning, GA. He graduated from Cincinnati Embalming School in 1957.
William is proceeded in death by JoAnn, his loving wife of 60 years, his Mother, Father and Brother. He is survived by his children: William Jr. (Connie), Ken (Michelle), Cynthia (George) Koepplinger, Melissa (Neil) Kulow, Daphne (Thomas) Reilly and brother Edward.
Grandchildren: Nicholas (Dena) Yorgen, Peter (Hayley) Yorgen, Kate Yorgen (Derek), Greg (Hannah) Yorgen, Christopher (Melissa) Koepplinger, Angela & Sarah Koepplinger, Julie (Justin) Lackmeyer, Michael (April) Reilly, Michelle (Jeremy) Barrick, Kimberly (Alan) Kidder.
Great Grandchildren, Cason, Bently, Molly, Reese, Cameron, Riley, Ryleigh, Ryder, Austin, Landon, Nolan, Ava, Braylon, Matthan, Torin, Eleanor.
William was a loving and devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather.
He worked for Morris Son’s Funeral Home for over twenty years. He sold life insurance for Aid Association for Lutherans and owned his own handy man service before retiring in 1999.
William was an active and charter member of St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church in Huber Heights. He loved the outdoors and was an avid boater, hunter and golfer hitting his first hole in one on June 5th 2013. At the age of 81.
A celebration of Life will be held at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5566 Chambersburg Rd, Huber Heights. The family will receive friends between 10:00 and 11:00am Monday, November 17, 2025, followed by a Eucharistic Service at 11:00am with Pastor Kelly Reagan and Pastor Melvin Younger officiating. Following the services William will be interred at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in William's memory may be made to Dayton Children's Hospital or to St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church.
To share a memory of William or to leave a special message for his family, please see our Guest Book below.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, OH 45424
People and places connected with William
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for William Yorgen Sr.
Make a Donation
in William Yorgen Sr.'s name
How to support William's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor William Yorgen Sr.'s life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Upcoming Events
Nov
17
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
5566 Chambersburg Road, Dayton, OH 45424
Nov
17
Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
5566 Chambersburg Road, Dayton, OH 45424
Services provided by
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, & Receptions - North Dayton Chapel