Harold L. Yazel

June 18, 1925 - March 21, 2017

Harold L. Yazel, 91, of Mentone, Indiana passed at 8:49 pm, Tuesday, March 21, 2017. He was born on June 18, 1925 in Etna Green, Indiana to Clyde and Delta (Borton) Yazel. He was married on Oct. 8, 1948 in Mentone, Indiana to Ellanora M. Lantz, who preceded on Nov. 16, 2001. He was a tool and die maker for Midwest Spring of Mentone for over 45 years. Memberships: He was a graduate of Etna Green High School in 1943. He then served his country in the U.S. Army. His tour of service was in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. He was a lifelong member of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association as well as National Rifle Association. He also was a member of the American Legion of Warsaw. He had been a former Mentone Town Clerk in years past. He was baptized in the Church of Christ in Etna Green in 1948. He enjoyed fishing and the geese at his home. Survivors and place of residence: Daughters – Rhonda and husband John Jewell – Akron, Ind. Teresa and husband James Jones – Brookston, Ind. Son – Michael and wife June Yazel – Mentone, Ind. 7 Grandchildren 10 Great Grandchildren 2 Step Great Grandchildren Brother – Rex and Maggie Yazel – Mentone, Ind. Several Nieces and Nephews Preceded in Death By: Parents, Wife, and 2 Grandsons Time and Date of Services: 11:00 am, Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Place of Services: King Memorial Home 101 North Tucker Street Mentone, Indiana Minister: Rev. Lynn Breeden Place of Burial: Mentone Cemetery, Mentone, Indiana Visitation Hours: 4 pm to 7 pm, Monday, March 27, 2017 at King Memorial Home, Mentone, Indiana Memorial Contributions to: Kosciusko County Home Care and Hospice