- Appleton - Robert Edward J. Yandre, Sr., of Appleton, entered his Eternal Home, with his family by his side, on Friday, June 15, 2018, at Brewster Village. Bob was born on August 15, 1931, in Appleton, to the late Walter and Alma (Schroeder) Yandre. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. He was baptized on September 6, 1931 and confirmed on March 25, 1945 at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Appleton. He attended St. Paul Ev. Lutheran School and he was a long-time member of St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church. He joined the United States Army, serving in the Korean War from 1952 to 1954. Following his return, he married the love of his life, Jean Yandre, on June 12, 1954. They shared 55 years of marriage before she passed in 2010. Bob worked at Mueller Pipeliners, retiring in 1993. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 139 for over 55 years.
Bob enjoyed fishing and especially enjoyed his many travels out west with Jean. He loved to ride his moped and bicycle, enjoyed car rides and the occasional trip to the casino.
Survivors include his children, Bob Yandre, Jr.(special friend, Lori); Tim (Sherry) Yandre; Dan Yandre; and Patty Yandre; his grandchildren, Joe Yandre, Michelle (Brian) Mead, and Amber and Cody Latimer; as well as his great grandchildren Dalis and Emmitt Yandre. He was preceded by his parents, wife: Jean; two sisters: Arlene Stanelle and Bernice Ulrich; and his two brothers: Walter Yandre Jr. and Lloyd Yandre.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at ST. MATTHEW EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 129 S. Mason Street, Appleton, with Rev. Jonathan Kuske officiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at Brewster Village for their loving care. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on June 17, 2018
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1935 - 2018 (83 years)
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