Levern Eugene Yeske

Levern Eugene Yeske, 90, passed away peacefully on April 10, at his residence.

Levern was born April 28, 1934, the son of Shirley and Viola (Fesser) Yeske in Irving Il. He married Barbara McKinley in Peoria Il on March 28, 1954. She preceded him in death.

He worked many different jobs at Caterpillar, lastly as a maintenance administrator, retiring in 1988 after 35 years. He enjoyed weekly breakfasts with other Caterpillar retirees, and several times a week he met with a group of friends in Canton for cards and fellowship. He was famous for his Hobo Dinners where neighbors, friends, and family gathered at the Yeske homestead in Banner to enjoy his farm fresh food. He had recently moved in with Dennis and Rajean in Macon, GA. He loved the warm weather and delighted in the antics of his great grandchildren who lived nearby.

Levern is survived by four sons, Keith (Billie) Yeske of Pekin, Il, Thomas Yeske of Tyler, Tx, Dennis (Rajean) Yeske of Macon, Ga, and Rad Yeske of Houston, Tx. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Leland and Lamar Yeske both were from Witt.

In celebration of his life, a visitation will be held on Wednesday April 23, 2025, starting at 11 am until the time of service at Noon at Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis. The funeral service will begin at 12pm at the funeral home with Pastor Jeff VanDyke officiating.

Private family burial to follow.

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