Celebrating the life of
Alan John Yehle
June 06, 1937 - December 15, 2006
Alan J. Yehle
Savannah- Alan John Yehle, age 69, died Friday, December 15, 2006, at his home on Wilmington Island. The Syracuse, NY native was the son of the late Judge and Mrs. Leo J. Yehle. He was a graduate of Cornell University and served in the United States Army for seventeen years, attaining the rank of Major. After leaving the service Mr. Yehle worked for several years in various hotels in Augusta and Savannah as an accountant.
Surviving are his wife, Margaret Peggy Yehle of Savannah; a daughter, Diana Hartle of Winterville, GA; two sons, David J. Yehle of Grovetown, GA and Daniel J. Yehle of Fayetteville, NC; two grandsons; and two sisters, Gene McCarthy of Jamesville, NY and Eliot Klatzkin of Yardley, PA.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel, with The Rev. Patrick O’Brien officiating.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers remembrances be made to Oatland Island Education Center, 711 Sandtown Rd., Savannah, GA 31410.
Peggy, I am so sorry for your loss. Alan did not have enough time on the earth. Thank God for great memories. Chris
- Chris DeCamp, Augusta, GA
I am very sad to hear about the passing of Alan. We were classmates in Syracuse at both Salem Hyde and Nottingham High School. It was Alan who use to sing Shoe Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdie and we use to entertain the students at Salem Hyde Grade School marching down the aisle while singing it.
- david dana, new york, NY
Dear Eliot. We so sorry for your loss. May the next year be better than the last
- Richard and Moreita Chapman, Tucson, AZ
Peggy/Egram - My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
- Vikki Pruitt, Augusta, GA
Peggy, You have our deepest sympathy and I will call you soon. Claudia
- Mr. & Mrs. Willie Riley, Jr., Augusta, GA
Diana your in my prayers!
- Brian N. Smith, Augusta, GA
Diana and family -- I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. It is never easy to have a parent pass, but know that he is no longer suffering. Conjure up all those happy memories and savour them. Your father would not want you to be unhappy, so seek out praise for his life and all the good times. In sympathy and friendship Jacquie
- Jacquie Houston, Athens, GA
We just wanted you all to know that we are thinking of you during this time of loss.
- Heidi & Kip Hicks, Athens, GA
Diana, you and your family are in our thoughts in prayers.
- Laura and Mike Housh, Hartsville, SC
Peggy, I am so sorry for your loss. Alan did not have enough time on the earth. Thank God for great memories. Chris
- Chris DeCamp, Augusta, GA
I am very sad to hear about the passing of Alan. We were classmates in Syracuse at both Salem Hyde and Nottingham High School. It was Alan who use to sing Shoe Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdie and we use to entertain the students at Salem Hyde Grade School marching down the aisle while singing it.
- david dana, new york, NY
Dear Eliot. We so sorry for your loss. May the next year be better than the last
- Richard and Moreita Chapman, Tucson, AZ
Peggy/Egram - My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
- Vikki Pruitt, Augusta, GA
Peggy, You have our deepest sympathy and I will call you soon. Claudia
- Mr. & Mrs. Willie Riley, Jr., Augusta, GA
Diana your in my prayers!
- Brian N. Smith, Augusta, GA
Diana and family -- I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. It is never easy to have a parent pass, but know that he is no longer suffering. Conjure up all those happy memories and savour them. Your father would not want you to be unhappy, so seek out praise for his life and all the good times. In sympathy and friendship Jacquie
- Jacquie Houston, Athens, GA
We just wanted you all to know that we are thinking of you during this time of loss.
- Heidi & Kip Hicks, Athens, GA
Diana, you and your family are in our thoughts in prayers.
- Laura and Mike Housh, Hartsville, SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
