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Ian Yenter Obituary
IAN D. YENTER Age 27, of Dickinson, ND, formerly of Chetek, died Sunday, June 5, 2016 at Avera McKennon Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD following an automobile accident.
Ian was a devoted father that loved and cherished his baby girl. He couldn't wait to put a pole vault pit in the back yard to teach Ehvy how to fly. Her favorite things to do with her Daddy were riding fast on any vehicle, reading books, and playing whoosh with their capes. Ian had a great love of anything with a motor, dirt and rust, the uglier and older the better but he was sure he could restore it. Ian was a part of the UW Platteville track and field team. His specialty was the decathlon, but his love was always the pole vault. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved snowboarding, and hunting and fishing with his Dad. Ian met the love of his life in Lara Joseph and wanted nothing more than to marry her on July 30, 2016 and raise their daughter together.
He is survived by his fiancée Lara Joseph, Daughter: Ehvy Lu 21 months, Parents: Bryan & Sara (Jensen) Yenter of Dickinson and Sister: Emily of Platteville, along with grandparents: Lenore Jensen, Scandinavia, Joan Yenter and Tony Yenter, both of Amherst, aunts, uncles other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his Grandfather: Henry Jensen.
Ian had an unparalleled love and zest for life that was evident to anyone who met him. His smile lit up the world and everyone he touched. Our lives are a little darker without his laughter and joy to shine our way.
Memorial Services will be held Scandinavia Lutheran Church, 105 Church Street, Scandinavia, WI 54977 on Saturday June 11, 2016 at 11:00 AM. The visitation will be held at the Voie Funeral Home, 120 S. Main Street, Iola, WI 54945 on Friday June 10, from 4-8 PM and at the church on Saturday from 9:00 AM till the time of service. Interment of cremains will be in the Scandinavia Lutheran Cemetery.
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Scott Sandholm
June 2, 2025
If I could talk to you today, I would tell you that you set a nice tone for all the Pioneer Sportsman's Club treasurers that took on that responsibility after your inaugural first four years as the club's treasurer.
Scott Sandholm
June 2, 2024
He sure did have some nice wheels and he made sure you knew which bike he was referring too, peddle bike or motor bike.
Karla Dailey
June 11, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. My son was a track mate of Ian's and he has stored his trucks at my farm for years. Ian was a nice man and and I enjoyed speaking to him every year. You can contact me at [email protected] when you are ready to deal with his trucks. My thoughts are with your family.
Jeff Groshek
June 10, 2016
Cousin Bryan, Aunt Joan and entire family,
So sorry for your loss of Ian. May remembering the good times ease your grief. Condolences and prayers from my family.
National Clay Target Championships, San Antonio Texas
Scott Sandholm
June 10, 2016
The only UW-P student to serve as a officer in the Pioneer Sportsman's Club for 4 years, he was the the club's first treasurer. He was also on the first squad of five students, from UW-P, to partake in the National Clay Target Championships in San Antonio Texas. The attached image is from the inaugural trip as they prepare to move to shoot American Trap.
National Clay Target Championships, San Antonio Texas
Scott Sandholm
June 10, 2016
June 8, 2016
I'm glad that I had the opportunity to coach Ian at UWP. Any time he showed up at the pole vault pit he brought a lot of energy and smiles. Ian was part of great group of athletes who all helped each other . At our end of the year "awards day", Ian let me take his corvette for a drive and I thought that was real special. My condolences to his family.
Don Osterday, former UWP vault coach
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