Wayne F. Yake Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Wayne F. Yake of Bedford, Indiana, born in Waldo, Ohio, who passed away on June 17, 2024, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Yake and Marie Yake; and also Jane Kidd (Jim). He is survived by: his wife Marilyn J. Good of Lima, OH; his children, Colleen Wessel (Mike) of Lisle, IL, Donavon Yake (late Joyce) of Fishers, IN and Deborah Maudlin (Scott) of Salem, IN; his grandchildren, Tiffany Hedger (Kevin) of Franklin, IN, Philip Wessel (Molly) of Elburn, IL, Brandon Wessel of Port Angeles, WA, Jared Maudlin (Tressa) of Salem, IN and Cody Maudlin (Kristen) of Campbellsburg, IN.; his great grandchildren, Taylor Hedger, Dallas Hedger, Morgan Wessel, Kiley Hedger, Emma Wessel, Bennett Maudlin, Harper Maudlin, Carter Maudlin, Halley Maudlin and Owen Wessel; and his siblings, Betty Harris (late Rollie) of Cardington, OH, Howard Yake (Jan) of Kalamazoo, MI and Ellen DeGray (late Tom) of Boston, MA. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family asks in lieu of flowers, family and friends can make a donation to the American Berkshire Foundation in Wayne's memory.