Dalvin O. Yamnitz

Dalvin O. Yamnitz, 92, of Perryville died June 9, 2017 at his home in Perryville, MO. He was born December 25, 1924 in Perry County, MO, son of Gustav and Hazel (Shrum) Yamnitz. He and Viola Clements were married on April 17, 1948. She preceded him in death on April 20, 2014. Dalvin retired from Ozark National Life Insurance Company and had previously worked for many years with the St. Louis Globe Democrat. He was an avid gardener – providing for his 14 children and later sharing his bounty with countless others. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville, having served as a past member on the Board of Elders. He was a longtime Scoutmaster during which time all 4 of his sons became Eagle Scouts. He also spent many years helping his wife and daughters with the girl scouts. He was a US Army WW II Veteran, receiving the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon; Philippine Liberation Ribbon with a Bronze Battle Star; Victory Medal; Good Conduct Medal; and Army of Occupation Medal – Japan. He was a longtime member of the American Legion Post 133. Survivors include nine daughters and four sons, Melba Wilmarth of Cape Girardeau, June (Dave) Ernst of Perryville, Robert (Marilyn) Yamnitz of Perryville, William (Lynn) Yamnitz of Fieldon, IL, Linda (Bradley) Riney of Perryville, Elizabeth (Richard) Taylor of Perryville, James (Cindy) Yamnitz of St. Louis, Susan Yamnitz of Perryville, Carolyn (Leon) Spencer of Guthrie, OK, Edward (Jennifer) Yamnitz of Stockton, CA, Donna (Alan) Ford of Jackson, Kim (Neal) Kaempfe and Lisa Shedd of Perryville, one brother, Alva Yamnitz of St. Louis and one sister, Viola Sharp of Perryville, 33 grandchildren, Nick (Amity) Shedd, Nicole Shedd, Christopher (Amanda) Kaempfe, Allison Kaempfe, Carrie Ford, Jordan (Deztiny) Ford, Grant Yamnitz, Emily Spencer, Aaron Spencer, Gabriel (Paige) Layton, Tessa Yamnitz, Nathan Yamnitz, Luke Yamnitz, Maria Yamnitz, Joshua (Teri) Taylor, Ashley Taylor (David Bryden), Ethan Taylor, Carlos (Amy) Camarillo, Kathleen (Paul) Basler, Amelia (Ben) Unterreiner, Andrew (Jessyica) Camarillo, Dan (Karen) Yamnitz, Ben Yamnitz, Rachael Yamnitz, Annebelle Yamnitz, Carl (Jennifer) Yamnitz, Dustin ( Allyson) Yamnitz, Tim (Bonnie) Ernst, Mark (Megan) Ernst, Laura (Brin) Cook, Joel (Debbie) Wilmarth, Carissa Wilmarth and Jessica Wilmarth, 7 step grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 11 step great grandchildren.. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one daughter, Marilyn Yamnitz, two brothers, Eldon and Ray Yamnitz, one son-in-law, George Wilmarth, one granddaughter, Kristen Yamnitz and one great grandson, Xavier Basler. Visitation will be held at Young & Sons Funeral Home on Friday, June 16 from 4:00 – 9:00 pm with eulogy at 8:00 pm. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 6:30 – 8:30 am. Funeral Service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Saturday at 10:00 am with Rev. Thomas Handrick officiating. Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery with Military graveside provided by American Legion Post 133 & Delta Team. Memorials are preferred to Immanuel Lutheran Church. Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville, MO provided the arrangements.

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Dalvin O. Yamnitz

December 25, 1924 - June 9, 2017