Donald Yantz

SPRINGFIELD — A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 29, at the VFW Hall in Springfield for Donald William Yantz of Springfield, who died June 23 of small-cell lung cancer at age 72.

He was born Oct. 23, 1936, in Lebanon, Pa., to Walter and Evelyn Zimmerman Yantz. He married Wilma Godsey in Lebanon, Pa., on Dec. 24, 1948.

He graduated from Lebanon High School in Pennsylvania in 1954. He served as an airman first class in the U.S. Air Force between 1954 and 1958. He worked as an automotive technician in Eugene and Springfield for more than 47 years.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Michelle Hendee of Sweet Home and Lynette Wittmayer of Prineville; a son, Danny of Las Cruces, N.M.; a brother, Dale of Lebanon; four grandchildren; and six great-grand­children. A grandson, Brian Miller, died in 1995.

Arrangements by An-dreason’s Cremation & Burial Service in Springfield.

 Print Obituary & Condolences

Offer Condolence for the family of Donald Yantz

• How do I send a condolence?

  At the bottom of this page, you will find a condolence form. You will need to fill out some basic information prior to typing your message. (We will not share your e-mail address with anyone) Once you are finished, simply click the submit condolence button.

  We also provide a Tell-A-Friend feature located directly below these instructions. This form allows you to send the obituary to a friend. This is particularly helpful to someone who may live out of town.

• Share this with a Friend

  1. Your Name(required)
  2. Your Email(valid email required)
  3. Friend's Name(required)
  4. Friend's Email(required)
  5. Optional Comments

   

  cforms contact form by delicious:days