Leo Rhinehart Yerge

Age: 94
YERGE, Leo R.
Mattawan

Leo Rhinehart Yerge, age 94, passed away Sunday evening, March 29, 2015 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Leo was born August 2, 1920 in Portland, MI the son of the late William and Irene (Hissong) Yerge. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, did farming much of his early years in Ionia County, and retired from Allied Bryant Paper Mill in 1982. Leo attended Flower Field United Methodist Church and enjoyed working on small engines. On December 19, 1953 in Vicksburg, MI he was united in marriage to Alma O. (Simpson) Matheny, who preceded him in death on May 4, 1991. He was also preceded in death by a son, David Lee Matheny; three sisters, Mildred Frisbey, Katherine Smith, and Teresa Abraham; two brothers, William E. Yerge and Sylvester Yerge. Surviving are two sisters, Virgeline Percival and Mary Martin both of Kalamazoo; sister-in-law, Robbie Yerge of Kalamazoo; many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Friday 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. following visitation with Pastor Marvin Followell officiating. . Interment will follow in Mount Ever-Rest Cemetery, Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association.