Richard A. Yeakel Sr. 1951-2022

He was born April 10, 1951, in Warren, the son of the late Ralph S. and Betty Flynn Yeakel.

Richard was a 1969 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. He attended both Second Christian and Believers Church. Richard was an electrician with Dietrich for over 25 years.

On Nov. 20, 1970, he married the former Deborah M. Isler. They shared 51 years of marriage and many wonderful memories, until her passing Dec. 20, 2021.

Richard enjoyed working on cars, tinkering on things, playing the guitar and was a “Star Trek” fan.

He is survived by his son, Richard Allen Yeakel Jr. of Denton, Texas; daughter, Jennifer (Jason) Wells of Springville, Calif.; sister, Barbara (Bob) Booth of Champion; grandchildren, Chad Yeakel, Scott Tenney, Karmen, Korey and Courtney Wells; and great-grandchildren, Audrianna and Conner.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Gregory Yeakel; brother, Charles Yeakel; and sister, Donna Moran.

A combined memorial service, which was delayed due to COVID-19, will be held for Richard and Deborah at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, at the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home. Friends and family may gather from 1 p.m. until service time on Monday, at the funeral home. Friends and family may view Richard’s obituary and / or send condolences to his family by visiting carlwhall.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home.

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