Paul G. Yedlik, Jr. 80, of Lone Tree, passed away after a long illness on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lone Tree. A private family committal will be held at the St. Mary’s Cemetery in rural Nichols. Memorials may be directed to the Paul Yedlik memorial fund. Sympathy notes may be left family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com. The Snyder and Hollenbaugh Funeral and Cremation Services of Lone Tree is caring for Paul’s family and arrangements.
Paul George Yedlik, Jr. was born Feb. 26, 1941, in Lone Tree, the son of Paul and Carrie (Schmitt) Yedlik. Paul graduated from Lone Tree High School in 1959. He worked for the University of Iowa for 42 ½ years with a majority of his career managing the BioChemistry Store Room. He also was an active member and held many leadership roles for the National Association of Scientific Material Managers.
On Jan. 25, 1964, Paul was united in marriage to Mary “Lou” Louise Dohrer in Iowa City. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nichols.
Paul loved coaching his kids’ teams in baseball, softball and basketball. Paul was an avid Hawkeye, Yankees and Lone Tree Lions fan.
He loved farming, gardening, bowling and attending Iowa football and basketball games.
As most of us know, there wasn’t a dessert he did not love! Most of all, Paul loved his kids and grandkids and was proud of all their accomplishments, especially showing hogs at the 4-H Fair.
Paul will be deeply missed by his wife: Mary Lou of Lone Tree; his children: Lori (Scott), Joel (MaryEllen), Curt, Victoria, Randy (Melissa), Jill (Miguel), Krista (Donald) and Tony; grandchildren: Kimberly (Evan), Alex, Shelby, Ashley, Landon, Sydney, Jocelyn, Finley, Allyson, Maxwell, Collin, Jaxon and Nigel; great-grandchild: Preston; and sister: Carilyn Wieland.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter: Patricia; brother-in-law: Darel Wieland; and nephew: Terry Wieland.
A special thank you to the Lone Tree First Responders, Saint Croix Hospice, Carol Kaalberg and Fr. Lou for their compassion.
