Oathel S. Yant: 1925 - 2008
Oathel S. Yant, 82, a resident of Fort Wayne, died at 10:26 p. m. on Monday, July 14, 2008, at his residence following an extended illness.
Mr. Yant was born on December 3, 1925 in Peru, a son of Charles S. and Lida Mae (Clark) Yant, and was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne. As a young man he served in the U. S. Navy during World War II, and was married in Fort Wayne on May 20, 1944 to Helen J. Arnold.
In his early years he had been employed as a coal hauler, and was a retired truck driver for Container Corporation of America in Fort Wayne. Following his retirement he worked as a messenger for H&R Block in Fort Wayne, and also as a security guard at Indiana Tech.
He was a member of Peace United Church of Christ, and American Legion Post 82 in Fort Wayne.
The surviving relatives include the widow Helen; three daughters Patricia Rich, Frances Williams, and Gloria (Jessie) Moseley, all of Fort Wayne; a brother George (Lucille) Yant of Fort Myers, Fla; a sister Gertrude Johnson of Doniphan, Mo; six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Sara L. Mozingo; and by a son-in-law Robert Rich.
Funeral services with military rites will be held at 1:00 p. m. on Friday, July 18, 2008, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with Chaplain Karen Kosberg, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the mortuary on Friday after 11 a. m. until the time of the service.
The family requests memorials be directed to Parkview Home Health & Hospice, 2270 Lake Ave., suite 200, Fort Wayne, IN 46805.
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July 16th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
With fond memories,
and graditude in have met you all,
I send my deepest condolences.
Sandy Middleton-griffith
Sandy Middleton-Griffith
fortwayne,in.
260-483-7636
July 17th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Dear Helen & Family,
I am so saddened with you.
I’ve always felt ,as did Ron, that you and “Sony” are our Aunt & Uncle & love you both so very,very much! What a blessing to you to have been married 64 yr.& a blessing for me to have known your Husband & Father for 54 years as a great friend!
With Sympathy and Love, Janet
July 17th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
My dear family, please accept my special prayers and confort for the blessings of the Lord to dwell within your heart at this time. He will pour healing into your sorrow. As he says abscence from the body to be present with the “LORD”
I so enjoyed speaking to your husband on the many occassions. He always had cheer on the phone no matter what. My association with you and family began in the 60’s. As we were co-workers.
I am gratefull for having known your beautiful family.
My prayer the “LORD” will keep you in his grace. And give you strength to dedicate your life to our savior and “LORD” forever.
Amen