Kenneth L. Yinger

Kenneth L. Yinger, Sr., 80 of Zanesville, who gave the gift of life as an organ donor passed away at 8:27 a.m. August 2nd , 2004 while golfing, one of his favorite hobbies. He was born July 17th, 1924 in Zanesvilles son of the late Lawerence N. and Hazel L. (Davis) Yinger. He was a decorated army veteran and served in the European Theater of War from 1943 to 1945. He was very proud of his service in the 2ND armored division 14th battalion. He was a lifetime member of the VFW George Selsam Post 1058 and was a construction worker in his earlier years along with owning HK Landscaping with his wife. He retired from Mosley Elevators in 1987. Besides golfing, he also enjoyed woodworking, landscaping, spending time with his family, traveling and spending winter months at their cottage in Florida. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Hilda E. McCormick Yinger, the love of his life, whom he married on December 27, 1945 and their twelve children. Eight daughters, Hilda (Thomas) West of Adamsville, Mary (Bill) Jones of Crooksville, Deborah Yinger of Duncan Falls, Loretta (Gerard) Garvey of Roscommon Co, Ireland, Kathleen (James) Kirkbride of Zanesville, Linda (Harry) Johnson of Norwich, Susan Stevens of Zanesville, Lorraine (Jack) Strong of Hopewell. Four sons, Kenneth L. Jr (Rebecca) Yinger of Zanesville, Thomas (Jane) Yinger of Florida, Matthew (Tammy) Yinger of Chandlersville, and George (Mary) Yinger of Adamsville. He is also survived by his sister, Edith (Neil) Richards of Arizona and 33 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, and many nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother. Calling hours will be held from 2-4 and 6-8, Tuesday, August, 3, 2004 at the Bolin Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Ave, Zanesville. Funeral Services will be held 10a.m.Wednesday, August 4, 2004 at the Bolin Funeral Home with Fr. Robert Kitsmiller officiating. VFW George Selsam Post 1058 will hold millitary rites at the funeral home at the conclusion of the funeral service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Kenneth's name to Century National Bank, 14 South Fifth Street, Zanesville, Ohio 43701 to be used for heart and cancer research.