Harold Yahnke

Harold Yahnke, 82, Saint Charles, Mo., passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019. Services will be held Saturday, April 13, at 11 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, St. Charles, Mo. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Contributions in Harold’s name can be made to Legacy of Love and The Salvation Army, or to the Donor’s Choice. Please visit Baue.com.
Harold was born Aug. 11, 1936 in Buffalo Center. Harold’s great passion in life was flight. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force and he was a retired air traffic controller with his own private pilot’s license.
In addition to flight, Harold had a number of other hobbies including woodworking and antique automobiles and tractors. He was formerly a part owner of the Buffalo Center Tribune newspaper.
Harold loved traveling around with his wife, Jean—especially to Alaska. He was a faithful member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. St. Charles, Mo., and he will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 55 years, Jean Yahnke; his son, Dustin (Amy) Yahnke; his grandchildren: Hudson Yahnke and Abby Kielty; and his siblings: Muriel Johnson and Larry (Orean) Yahnke.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Yahnke and Grace Yahnke; and his brother, Ron Yahnke.