Kenneth E. Yeaman II

Kenneth E. Yeaman II

June 16, 1950 – March 7, 2026

In Loving Memory of our dad, a man who was a dedicated U.S. Marine Sergeant, Vietnam Veteran, Recipient of the Purple Heart and the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat Valor.

Ken was born to Kenneth E. Yeaman I and Florida (Leitner) of Dalton where he lived most of his life. He shared fond memories of playing football for Dalton High School, class of 1968 and of catching chickens on the Gerber Farm. Ken worked a lot of long hours over the last 48 years in the Energy Sector, first at Hydro-Dyne Inc working up to Field Service Manager and most recently at American Exchanger Services for the past 9 years as an Operational Manager. His work took him all over the country and worldwide to provide for his family and those he knew in need.  While traveling across the country for work he spent his time exploring National Parks and visiting family and friends across the country. Spare time was rare for Ken, but he made a point to find time each year to tend to his gardens and work on the latest home improvement project, both in Ohio and Wisconsin.  

He passed away at the age of 75, after a short illness surrounded by friends and family at the home of his loving daughter Angelina Verginis.  

Ken is remembered by daughters: Angelina (Dimitri) Verginis, Suzanne (David) Overbey, Christina (Edgar) Hernandez Angeles. Bonus daughters: Ella (James) Schmidt and Lydia Reed; grandchildren: Cassidy (Cordell) Bergert, Zachary Vaughn; Emily, Ethan, Evan, William Hernandez Angeles; Maria, Alexandra Verginis; great grandson: Carter Bergert; 2 brothers: Art (Jenny) and Roger (Carol) Yeaman; nieces and nephews, Carrie, Arthur, KJ, Riley, Logan, Arron Rochelle, Kristen and Brian. Bonnie Yeaman, Mary Yeaman, Linda Hernandez, the women he shared his life with; numerous cousins; brothers and sisters in love, Rose Ann (Dan) DaRe, Jean Holiday, Pete Liossis; and his dear lifelong friends, Tedd (Kim) McCauley and Marty (Bo) Rambo.

Calling hours will be held at Zak- Thacker & Monbarren Funeral Home, 29 E. Main St., Dalton, OH, 44618 from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday March 10, 2026. Funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor Dave Overbey, officiating.  There will also be a celebration of life following Kens’ inurnment at Ohio Western Reserve Cemetery at a later date.

Donations in Ken’s memory, to honor his life as an American Patriot, may be made to The Patriot Project www.patriot-project.org or Massillon VFW Post 3124.  Online obituary and guest registry are available at www.zakmonbarrenfh.com

(Zak-Thacker & Monbarren, 330-828-2536)

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