George A. Yauch Jr.

George A. Yauch Jr., 87, of Mark passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Allure in Mendota, IL.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville.

Service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.  Pastor Phil Jackson will officiate.  Burial will be in Granville Cemetery, Granville with full military honors.  Cremation rites have been accorded.

George was born on November 9, 1937 in rural McNabb to George and Ethel (Kuhl) Yauch Sr.  He married Pat Galiher on June 7, 1958.  She passed away on April 1992.  His second marriage was to Nancy (Linton) Schafer on October 16, 1993 in Granville.

After graduating from high school he served in the United States Army as an electrician instructor.  He was a foreman for Continental Grain (Cargill) elevator. 

He enjoyed farming, working outdoors, especially mowing.  George also enjoyed tractors, trucks, and auto maintenance.  After retirement he did maintenance at the Hennepin Park District.  He also took up woodworking.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Yauch of Mark; two daughters, Pam (Matt) Nordstrom of Mark and Penny (Mike) Drackley of Joliet; six grandchildren, Jordan Nordstrom, Jeremiah Nordstrom, Jennifer Nordstrom, Nathan Drackley, Austin Drackley and Lauren Drackley; one great-granddaughter, Clarity Nordstrom; Step – daughter, Sherri (Ron) Deters; step-grandchildren, Chad Deters, Jacob Deters and Jaime Escatel; step-son, Steve (Jenifer) Schafer; step-grandson, Ryne (Jill) Schafer; step-great grandchildren, Lena Rose Schafer, Nora Schafer and Blair Schafer; step-granddaughter, Stephani (Kerri) Schafer; step great-grandchildren, Callen Schafer and Bowen Schafer; step-granddaughter, Abbi Jo (Logan) Webb, step great-grandchildren, Willa Web and baby boy on the way, step-daughter, Sandy (Dave) Hrasch, step-granddaughter, Nicole Hutton; step great grandchildren, Amelia Hutton and Theodore Hutton; step-granddaughter Allison (Alan Jankowski) Hrasch; step-grandsons, John Hrasch and Jhad Newsom; step-son, Scott (Patti) Schafer and step-grandson, Brandon Schafer.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Helen Fiedler.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be directed to the Putnam County Community Center or donor’s choice.

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