George E. Yerkman Jr., age 66, of Fond du Lac, died Wednesday morning May 30, 2018 at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 8, 1951, son of the late Catherine (Ripienski) & George Yerkman Sr.

George was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served as a helicopter mechanic and instructor. He was employed with Giddings and Lewis in Fond du Lac for many years until his retirement in 2011.

George was a member of the Fond du Lac Eagles Club and enjoyed volunteering for many of their functions. He enjoyed being outdoors any chance he could, especially taking rides on his Harley Davidson. In his free time he enjoyed cooking or anything culinary, camping, fishing and listening to music.

He is survived by his children; Nathan (Amanda) Yerkman, April (Chris) Brunner, three grandsons; Landon, Logan and Mason, his sisters and brothers; Kathleen Koerber, Timothy (Chris) Yerkman, and James (Susan) Yerkman. George is further survived by his special friend, Tarilee Peterson, brother-in-law, Richard Schwoerer, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Celinda Schwoerer.

According to George's wishes, cremation has taken place.

The family would like to thank the entire staff at Froedtert Hospital for the phenomenal care they provided for George and his family and Horizon Hospice Care for always being there for them.