Elmer J. Yell's Obituary
Mr. Elmer Yell, age 76, of Spring Lake passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020. He was born August 24, 1943 in Pottstown, PA to Abraham and Fanny (Kleinbach) Yell.
He was a member of the Grand Haven Eagles, he enjoyed being outdoors, Elmer was always there to help relatives and friends with household projects and working on cars. Elmer retired from Michigan Ash (now Headwater Resources) in 2013. Elmer was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to everyone. He will be very missed.
He is survived by his; two children: Jeffrey (Ramona) Yell and Paula (Lester) Podein; two grandchildren: Ashley Podein and Crystal Podein; three great-grandchildren: Easton MacDonald, Logan MacDonald and Eden Vollmer. He is also survived by three siblings: Hattie Kalbfleisch, Beverly Savage, and Chester Yell; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abraham and Fanny; and brothers: Horace, Abraham, Bobby and Michael.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM August 22, 2020 outside the South Portico at the Lee Chapel, 6291 South Harvey Street, Norton Shores, MI 49444. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions social distancing and masks will be required. Interment will take place in Spring Lake Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Elmer may be given to Senior Resources. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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