Robert Herman Yanish

Robert Herman Yanish passed away January 31, 2021 in Centralia, WA at the age of 78 years old. Robert was born on February 09, 1942 in Valley City, North Dakota. He is the son of Herman and Lila (Ratzlaff) Yanish. Robert received his elementary education in Cuba, ND and then graduated at St. Catherine's Catholic High School in Valley City, North Dakota in 1960. Robert worked for different farmers around the Cuba area before enlisted in the Army in 1961. Robert Spent one tour in Korea and then Honorably discharged in 1967. Afterwards, Robert moved to Eureka, California where he worked in a plywood testing laboratory for the America Plywood Association. He then moved to Medford, Oregon where Robert met the love of his life, Susan Carol Carpenter. They were engaged on July 13, 1968 and married November 2, the same year. Together Robert and Susan had a son, Jeffrey Robert who was born February 9, 1971 on his dads birthday. Robert worked for Western Beverage for 30 years in Medford, Oregon. After retirement, they moved to Adna, WA where their son Jeff is living.

Robert enjoyed an adventure to Canada on a hunting trip with Jeff, his friends and hunting partners. Robert always enjoyed working in his yard and around the property where he, friends and family built a barn that stands in place today keeping his critters warm and dry. One of Robert's favorite pastimes was taking care of Dan and Robin (his Belgian Draft horses), along with his donkey, goats, chickens and dogs. Robert enjoyed giving hay rides at the local pumpkin patch to children and families to enjoy. Bob and Sue always appreciated their trips back to North Dakota to visit family and friends. Bob and Sue took care of friend's children while parents were working. (Brock, Jessie and Alyssa). Appreciated their time with Bob and Sue The children called them Papa and Nanny often coming back to spend time with Bob and Sue as they were growing.

Bob is survived by his wife Susan Yanish of Adna, WA and son Jeff Yanish, also of Adna, WA; step grandsons, Adam (Jessica) Hart of Adna, WA and Lucas Hart of Centralia, WA and step great grand daughter, Gracie Hart of Adna, WA.

Brothers: David (Marlene) of West Fargo, North Dakota; Raymond (Julie), Now Salem North Dakota and Gary (Carmen) of Fargo, North Dakota.

Sisters: Phyllis Kramer of Dickey, North Dakota and Janice McKensie of Harrisburg, South Dakota along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Robert is proceeded in death by his parents Herman and Lila Yanish, his brother in-law Darrel Kramer, and niece Debra Schwehr.

A Military Service: February 26, 2021 at 11:30 AM (PT) at Sticklin Funeral Chapel Centralia, WA.

The service will be live streamed.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boys Town at boystown.org/give