John Francis Yanz

John F. Yanz, age 88 of Hastings, died Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at his home. John was born May 5, 1927 in Hastings to Frank and Gertrude (Fasbender) Yanz. He attended Hastings schools and met his future wife, Levis Burch while serving in the Army in Alabama and they married on May 30, 1951. After his military service, they returned to Hastings as their home. He worked several jobs prior to becoming baker and cook for the Hastings State Hospital, and continuing in that position with Hastings Veterans Home until his retirement. Fishing, hunting and enjoying time outdoors provided outlets for his deep love of nature. He was owner of the High Valley Game Farm of Hastings. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Levis; brothers Larry and Bob; sister Mary Catherine Hagenson. John is survived by his five children, Mary Trudy (Gordy) Specht, Dorothy Yanz, Bill Yanz, Frank Yanz and Steve (Tricia Finch-Yanz) Yanz, all of Hastings; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; sister Gretchen Yanz of Faribault sister-in-law Phyllis Yanz and brother-in-law Leo Hagenson; also many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Miesville with Father Terry Beeson officiating. Interment with Military Honors provided by the Hastings VFW Lyle Russell Post #1210 will follow in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be held at church one hour prior to Mass. Pallbearers are Dustin Blesi, Joshua Blesi, Keenan Yanz, Richard Specht, Dick Hagenson and Kelly McCabe.