1960
"Don"
2024
Donald Christopher Yagle
September 27, 1960 — March 11, 2024
Diana
After graduation, Don embarked on a fruitful career in mechanics making a significant impact in the industry through his 40 years at Flanders Electric. His skilled hands and sharp mind drove him to excel, earning the respect and admiration of his colleagues and peers along the way.
Don's life was a testament to his loyalty, love, and service to his family, including his dear wife of 44 years this month, Donna Yagle, and their children, Shannon Hearron and Dereck Yagle. In them, his spirit lives on, a beacon of strength and guidance through the years to come.
Don enjoyed life and had an amazing laugh. Some of his favorite hobbies included working on anything with a motor, racing and most especially watching Kenzie and Kendall play basketball.
As we gather to honor and celebrate the life of Donald Christopher Yagle, let us remember his warmth, his wisdom, and his unwavering presence. His memory will forever be etched in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Funeral services to commemorate Donald's life will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Croley Funeral Home in Diana at 6:00 P.M., where friends, family, and acquaintances can pay their respects and bid farewell to a remarkable man who touched so many lives.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents Walter Herschel Yagle and Betty Jane Yagle; his Father-in-Law Donald Kirkham; his Brother-in-Law Douglas Kirkham.
Left to cherish the precious memory of Don are his wife Donna, son; Dereck Yagle and fiancé Sarah Watson, his daughter; Shannon Hearron and husband Jeffrey. Mother-in-Law LaVonna Kirkham, Brother; Danny Yagle and wife Mary, Sisters; Sandy Riggins and Susie Burchell and husband Larry, Sister-in-Law Debra White and husband Chris. Don had five of the most amazing granddaughters left to cherish his memory for years to come by the impact he made on their lives. They are Makenzie Hearron, Kendall Hearron, Dylan Yagle, Brooklyn Watson, and Ayden Watson. As well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
May Donald Christopher Yagle rest in eternal peace, his spirit soaring high in the hearts of those he loved and those who loved him. In his memory, may we find solace, and in his legacy, may we find inspiration to live each day with the same passion and dedication he so exemplified.
Memorial donations can be made in Don's name to the ALS Foundation.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Donald Christopher Yagle, please visit our flower store.
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Memorial Service
Friday, March 22, 2024
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central (no DST) time)
Croley Funeral Home - Diana
A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of Croley Funeral Home in Diana to Celebrate the life of Donald Yagle with
Bro. Adam Smith .
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