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Richard "Dick" YONKER

1935 - 2020

BORN

1935

DIED

2020

Richard YONKER Obituary

March 9, 1935 — June 16, 2020 Dick Yonker went home on June 16, 2020 from complications of COVID-19. He left behind his beloved wife of 58 years, Kitty Yonker; son Rick (Sue); son John (Apryl); and loving grandchildren Sara Yonker, Janelle (Stephen) Kaus, Duncan Henry, Hannah Yonker and Delaney Henry; and sisters Donna (Stuart) Glasbrenner and Bette (Terry) Beatty, along with many other family and friends. Dick taught math for 37 years at Breck School after earning an M.Ed. at Harvard University. In 1997, Dick was honored with the Presidential Award For Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Dick's legacy lives on in his students and family. We will remember our "Pika" forever. Special thanks to Lawrence and all the staff at Eagan Pointe Senior Living. Memorial service to be held at a later date.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Jun. 21, 2020.

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Qiang Yu

June 27, 2020

Mr. Yonker was my English teacher when he was in Beijing China. He not only taught us English, but also slang words, so we learnt real language. in addition, we also played cards game called dirty club together. I enjoyed the time and respect Mt. Yonker. it's kind of regret that I have never visited him since I came to the states in1992. rest in peace. dear Dick

Liza Halpern Meyerhardt

June 23, 2020

Mr Yonker was by far the best math teacher a high school student could ever have! He made calculus FUN, and had an amazing spirit and gift. He was also an incredible travel companion when he accompanied 18 of us to Yellowstone during May Program. What a fabulous man and what a huge loss.

Katie Dunn

June 23, 2020

Mr. Yonker was an exceptional teacher and a wonderful man. I will never forget him and will always be grateful for his encouragement of my pursuit of math; I credit him for my career in finance today. He made me feel talented and smart and always treated me with such respect. I am so lucky to have had my years with him at Breck. I am so sorry for his passing but his legacy will live on in so many of us that he inspired.

Zachary Drake

June 21, 2020

Mr. Yonker was one of my all-time favorite teachers and coaches in high school. So sad to hear of his passing.

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