Ivan D. Yoose

Ivan D. Yoose, age 86, of Potosi, died Saturday, January 31, 2015, at the Lancaster Care Center. Ivan was born on March 21, 1928 in Waterloo Township, WI, a son of Andrew & Cora Ann (Loetscher) Yoose.

Ivan married June Marie Williams on November 14, 1945 at the First Presbyterian Church in Lancaster. They farmed their entire lives in Grant County. Ivan was a member of the Lancaster First Presbyterian Church, and the F & A M Warren Lodge #4 in Potosi. He enjoyed polka music, making wine, and loved attending family gatherings.

Ivan is survived by three sons, Andrew "Chuck" (Janis) of Lancaster, Dennis, and Harold "Hoop", both of Potosi; his special friend, Eileen Walton of Potosi; eight grandchildren, David, Curt, Rick, Autumn, Cora, Matthew, Jennifer, & Shelley; fourteen great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Tom (Donna) Williams of West Bend; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, June in 1996; a son, Arthur Curtis in 1969; his parents; two brothers, Harold and Calvin; and three sisters, Elizabeth, Linda, and Charlotte.

Funeral Services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2015, at the Lancaster First Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Mark Hoehne officiating. Burial was in Hurricane Cemetery, South Lancaster Township. Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, at Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster, where a 7:00 p.m. Masonic Service was held. Friends also called one hour prior to the services Thursday at the church. Schwartz Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Lancaster is assisting the family.