James A. YEAKEL

YEAKEL, TOWNSEND, JACKSON, EDEN

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 7/23/2008 at 10:07:02

April 19, 2001

James A. Yeakel, 54, of Kanawha, died on Monday, April 9, 2001, at the Kanawha Community Home. Funeral services were held at the Kanawha Lutheran Church, Kanawha on Friday, April 13, 2001. Rev. Dr. William H. Breen officiated at the service. Interment was in the Amsterdam Township Cemetery, Kanawha. Military services were by the Kanawha American Legion, Severson Post #77. Special music was provided by Twila Schroeder, organist. Ushers were Arlan Anderson and Vern Dietel. Honorary casket bearers were Gardon Osby, Harlan Carlson, John Van Hove, Jerry Hobscheidt and Marvin Nuehring. Casket bearers were Larry Anderson, Merlyn Assink, Mike Christians, Daryl Ruter, Jim Weiss and Mike Yeakel.

Jim, the son of Duane "Duke" and Virginia (Townsend) Yeakel, was born on May 31, 1946, in Garner. Jim lived in Kanawha most of his life. He attended the Kanawha Community School and graduated from the Kanawha High School in 1964. Jim entered the Army in 1965, and served his country for two years. Following his discharge, Jim returned to Kanawha and was employed by his uncle at Oral's Auto Repair. In 1972, Jim married Janet Jackson at the Kanawha Lutheran Church. Six years later the couple purchased Oral's Auto Repair, which became Yeakel Garage. Yeakel Garage has been a part of the Yeakel family since 1923. Jim ran his business until the summer of 2000 when he became ill. Jim was an avid race fan. He drove, sponsored and supported the racing industry for many years. He was also a member of the Kanawha Volunteer Fire Department for 10 years. Jim enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents Duane "Duke" and Virginia Yeakel. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Eden and her husband, Allen of Clear Lake and Jamie Yeakel of Clear lake; two brothers, Greg Yeakel and his wife, Sue and their children, Gabe, Rowena, and Nate of Story City and Randy Yeakel and his wife, Darla and their children, Mackenzie, Keaton, Quinn and MaCoy of Kanawha; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

©Belmond Independent 2001