Richard F. Yantis Richard F. Yantis, age 84, of Piqua, Ohio, passed away at 8:20PM on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Oakwood Village, Springfield, Ohio. He was born on November 18, 1927 in Troy, Ohio to the late Glen and Lucille Trent Yantis. His wife, Mona Parks Yantis, preceded him in death on December 6, 2011. Mr. Yantis is survived by his daughter, Christy Fuller of Valdosta, Georgia; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruby Pellfry of Huber Heights, Ohio; and two brothers, Jack and Ron Yantis both of Troy. In addition to his parents and his wife, Mr. Yantis was preceded in death by one daughter, Vickie Cromer; five sisters: Mary Frost, Helen Dunn, Marguerite Yantis, Deloris Wilkinson and Dorothy Shoup; four brothers: Bob, Paul, Joseph and Lawrence Yantis; and one great-grandson. He was a 1946 graduate of Elizabeth High School and served in the US Army. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 43, Life Member of AmVets Post No. 66, and member of the Eagles Post No. 971 for 39 years. Mr. Yantis worked at Hobart Brothers; was a former truck driver for Westerville Creamery; and was currently employed with Wal-Mart. Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Casstown Cemetery, Casstown, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Southwest Region Office, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.