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Beloved Scottsbluff Community Leader William Yakel Dies at 94

3/5/2025

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William “Dick” R. Yakel, a beloved figure from Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away at the age of 94 on February 28, 2025. A graveside service will honor his life on March 8 at Fairview Cemetery. Born on February 22, 1931, he cherished his marriage to Gladys Hessler in 1957 and was a proud father to Terri, leaving behind a legacy of love and community service through his work in meat processing and his devotion to Zion Evangelical Church.

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William “Dick” R. Yakel, a beloved figure from Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away at the age of 94 on February 28, 2025. A graveside service will honor his life on March 8 at Fairview Cemetery. Born on February 22, 1931, he cherished his marriage to Gladys Hessler in 1957 and was a proud father to Terri, leaving behind a legacy of love and community service through his work in meat processing and his devotion to Zion Evangelical Church.