Born in Wycoff, New Jersey, Mr. Yahn had previously lived in Connecticut before relocating to the treasure coast area forty-three years ago.
He was an engineer and had worked for Pratt Whitney in Stuart for thirty years.
Mr. Yahn was a Veteran of the United States Navy, and he enjoyed fishing, photography and being outdoors.
He is survived by wife, Hazel Yahn of Palm City, Florida; son, William Yahn of Palm City, FL; son, Nicholas and his wife, Anne of Palm City, FL; and his brother, Jack Yahn of Gatesville, North Carolina.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 17, 2012 from 1:00 -2:00 PM at Aycock Funeral Home in Stuart, Florida, with a funeral service to begin at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow at Fernhill Memorial Gardens in Stuart.
Donations may be made in his honor to the Parkinson Foundation at www.parkinson.org.
Mr. Yahn’s online guestbook may be signed at www.aycockfuneralhome.net
Arrangements are entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home, Stuart, Florida.