Charles John Yauk
September 23, 2012
Charles John Yauk, 98, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2012, at Taylor House Hospice, due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
Charles was born June 22, 1914, in Oralabor, Iowa, to Gregory and Katherine Yauk. He served in the U.S. Navy as Seabee during WWII. Charles retired from Bridgestone Firestone and was a member of the United Rubber Workers Union. He was also the oldest surviving member of the Croatian Fraternal Union, Lodge #86. He loved his family and enjoyed fishing and traveling to Minnesota and Texas. Charles was an avid Cubs fan.
Charles is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ruth; sons, Steve (Linda) Yauk and Dennis Yauk; granddaughter, Stephanie (Paul) Wilber; and great-grandchildren, Alayna and Meredith Wilber. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters, Katie Yauk, Mary O’Brien and Joann Holloran.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, September 27, 2012, at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., with family present from 6 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Taylor House Hospice.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Tom Best
09/26/2012
Mrs. Yauk and Family, You don't know me but I remember Charlie from Phil Grenkos muffler shop and Ed's Auto Repair. He was one great person always kidding us and when he had a fish fry at Phils it was to die for. I worked as a salesman for NAPA Auto Parts and of course called on Phil and Ed. It is funny I was driving by Phil's old place just a week ago and thought about Charlie and how he was . May God be with you in this time of loss he was a GREAT PERSON.
Mary Belieu
09/26/2012
Linda and Family:
Charlie was quite the guy. He was always a ray of sunshine at the police station. He was a very kind man. May peace be with you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take Care!
Patrick Brophy
09/26/2012
I send my condolences to the family of Mr Yauk . May your memories bring you comfort.