Walter Yanakeff's Obituary
Walter Yanakeff, age 88, a lifelong resident of Hazel Park, Michigan passed away on March 30, 2018 at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan. He was born on March 30, 1930 in Hazel Park, Michigan.
Beloved Husband of Neva Yanakeff. Father of Tanya Yanakeff, Scott (Shelly) Yanakeff and Tamara Yanakeff. Grandfather of the late Neil and survived by Nicholas (Becky), Ryan (Kathy), Holley, Niko and Colton. Great-Grandfather of Aubrey, Tyler, Hunter, Ethan, Brady, John, Ava, Azalia, Hendrix and Gracyn. Brother of Margaret Barnett.
He worked for Clawson Concrete for many years, mostly as a diesel mechanic. A Korean War Veteran and served as a Military Police Officer in the Army. He was a member of the V.F.W. Corporal Richard W. Menge Post 6756 in Center Line, Michigan.
Memorial Services will be held on April 16th at 12:30 pm at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan.
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