Thomas C. Yelken Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas C. Yelken of Franklin, Nebraska, who passed away on March 21, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas C. Yelken to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl T. Yelken and Bertha L. Yelken (Schmidt); his sister Shirley; and his brother-in-law LaVerne Quadhamer. He is survived by: his wife Carol S. Portenier; his children, Scott (Lori) of Burr Oak, KS and Mary Kottmeyer (Phil) of Lincoln, NE; his grandchildren, Jarett Yelken of Guide Rock, NE, Jaclyn Yelken (Brandon Anderson) of Diller, NE, Lexus Kottmeyer Brown (Austin Brown) of Seward, NE, Ben Kottmeyer of Lincoln, NE and MaKenzie Kottmeyer of Lincoln, NE.; his great grandchildren, Gentry Brown, Blakely Brown and Bentley Brown; and his sister Karen Swenson (Harry).
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Franklin Senior Center or the Franklin EMT's in his memory.
