t-grandchildren and one on the way; siblings Andrew Yates, Larita Manship, Janet Yates, Kathy Yates; sisters-in-law Ardys Yates and Verona Yates and several nieces and nephews. Joe is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jim Yates, John Yates, Dean Yates and Wendell Yates; sister, Maxine Fitchhorn; sister in infancy, Evelyn Marie Yates; brothers-in-law, Russell Fitchhorn, John Manship; and sister-in-law, Charlene Yates. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family, watching sports, pitching softball in the Webster City fast pitch leagues, helping his wife sell items at garage sales and flea markets and playing lottery pull-tabs. Write a personal tribute for the family at www.fosterfuneralandcremation.com
Foster Funeral and Cremation Center
Webster City, IA 50595
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