He was confirmed and baptized and was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Eagle, NE. On June 8th, 1969 he married and is survived by his sweetheart Suzanne (Beckenhauer) Yelkin.
Survivors include children, Joe (Sara) Yelkin, Lincoln, NE, Moose (Audra) Yelkin, Eagle, NE, James (Kati) Yelkin, Eagle, NE and Maren (Adrian) Tang, Lincoln, NE; grandchildren, Calvin, Charlie, Samantha, Edward, Camilla, Joshua, Maya, Jaysa, Lucas Yelkin and Ezra Tang; great grandson, Aiden Yelkin. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert.
Visitation will be 5-7 PM, Monday, November 28, 2022, at Roper & Sons Funeral Home, 4300 “O” St., Lincoln, NE. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1009 G St., Eagle, NE 68347. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the church.