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Steven M. YATES

1947 - 2021

BORN

1947

DIED

2021

Steven YATES Obituary

"Chop" "Peave" "Splash" "Bob" August 22, 1947 — June 30, 2021 Of Oakdale. Vietnam Veteran SIGC Sargeant. Career; Mover of heavy stuff. Dynamite husband of 51 years to Diane "Rup". Kids Nick "Pickle" & Chris "Critter" Daughter-in-Law Maria. Son-in-Law Shawn. Bros Ron, Greg. Sis's Najia, Suzy. Enjoyed Toughie the fish, boating, birds of prey, cruising, cactus, tai chi, and food. "That's the kind of guy I am" Service at Fort Snelling Cemetery Tuesday August 17th. Meet at Assembly 6 at 1:15pm.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Aug. 1, 2021.

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Greg and Valerie Yates and sons

August 16, 2021

Steve's passing was too sudden and too soon. He leaves behind many family, friends, and coworkers who will miss him. He was a great older brother.

Najia Hassel

August 5, 2021

Missing you, Steve, along with our chats and email "conversations". Thank you for being such a special brother - always so thoughtful and concerned about everyone. Any pretty funny, too. Love ya, Jana

Steve no. One and group

August 4, 2021

Will be sadly missed on Thursday nite and great fishing trips.

Donna Vosika Wong

August 3, 2021

I have many fond memories of Steve in high school, especially the summer after high school graduation.

Jerry Schreyer

August 1, 2021

Chop was a great friend, neighbor , classmate, army buddy. Nothing but good memories of him and Diane .RIP Buddy.

Suzanne Mastrud

August 1, 2021

Steve, I will miss you deeply. You were a great big brother! Love, Suzy

Suzanne Mastrud

August 1, 2021

Steve, I will miss you deeply. You were a great big brother. Love Suzy

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