Larry Yahnke's obituary , Passed away on September 27, 2026 in Cedar Falls, Iowa

Larry Yahnke

January 28, 1938 - September 27, 2026 (88 years old)

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Larry Yahnke's obituary , Passed away on September 27, 2026 in Cedar Falls, Iowa

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Larry Yahnke

January 28, 1938 - September 27, 2026 (88 years old)

Cedar Falls, Iowa

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Larry Yahnke Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Larry Yahnke of Cedar Falls, Iowa. Larry, born on January 28, 1938, passed away on September 27, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Alfred Yahnke and Grace Yahnke (Harms); his sons, Dale and Dean; and his siblings, Ronald, Harold Yahnke and Muriel Johnson.

He is survived by: his wife Orean Yahnke of Cedar Falls; his children, Tony Yahnke (Kim) of San Antonio, Todd Yahnke (Laura) of Riverside, IA and Jody Barney (Willie) of North Liberty, IA; his grandchildren, Abby Schroeder (Brenden), Nate Yahnke (Tessa), Emily Yahnke (James), Isaiah Barney, Kiana Allen (Alex), DJ Barney, Anaya Barney, Christian Barney, Jasmine Barney, Charles Johnson (Cassandra), Kinlee, Tripp, Shepherd, Liliana, Zaidyn and Wynter; and his sisters-in-law, Opal Yahnke of Sherburn, MN and Jean Yahnke of St. Charles, MO. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, October 4th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Cedar Falls Eagles Club (2125 W Lone Tree Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613). A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, October 4th 2026 at the same location.

Memorials may be directed to the family for donation to the University of Northern Iowa Football Nutrition Center and to the Americans for Independent Living Veteran Resource Center.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Richardson Funeral and Cremation Service



Sun

Oct 04

Celebration of life

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Cedar Falls Eagles Club
2125 W Lone Tree Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Sun

Oct 04

Memorial gathering

Cedar Falls Eagles Club
2125 W Lone Tree Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

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