Obituary of BRIG GEN Wayne Allen Yeoman, USAF,

Brigadier General Wayne Allen Yeoman, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather died peacefully in his Kerrville, Texas home on September 13, 2022. He leaves behind a legacy of achievements, a love of sports, and wonderful memories to his family. He was 99 years of age. Brig Gen and Dr. Yeoman to many, "Dad" to us, Wayne Yeoman was born in Sandborn, Indiana on January 19, 1923 to Dr. Claude Allen and Anna Lillian Yeoman. As a child, the Yeoman family moved to Glendale, Arizona during the Great Depression. Dad carried his Depression era values throughout his life; never shying away from a challenge, being grateful to be alive, thankful for his family, and grateful for a career he loved. He did all this with a wonderful sense of humor and, perhaps owing to his West Point values, for Dad it was about service, he truly believed in treating everyone right. Brig Gen Wayne Yeoman excelled academically, attending the University of Arizona for two years prior to transferring to West Point Military Academy, and obtaining his pilot wings in 1946. A decorated Korean War Veteran, Yeoman flew fifty missions in a B-26. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his valor to this country that he loved so much. Yeoman continued to pursue his educational aspirations, graduating with his Master of Business Administration with High Distinction from Harvard University in 1958. Yeoman was named as the head of the Economics Department at the Air Force Academy starting in 1959, and returning back to Harvard University, earned his Doctor of Business Administration in 1968. Following a successful twenty-six year career in the Air Force, Brig Gen Wayne Yeoman served as Vice President of Financial Operations with Eastern Airlines for sixteen years. Upon retirement, Brig Gen and Agnes Yeoman relocated to Texas to be closer to family, joining the First Presbyterian Church and the Riverhill Country Club. Golf and Texas football remained, until his death, favorite topics of discussion. Brig Gen Wayne Yeoman was proceeded in death by his beloved wife of sixty-eight years, Agnes Yeoman; and his two brothers, Dr. Elmer Yeoman MD, and College Football Hall of Fame "Coach" Bill Yeoman. Brig Gen Wayne Yeoman is survived by his children, Wayne Jr. (Connie) of Las Vegas, Nevada, Carol (John) of Tucson, Arizona; grandchildren, Dr. Kristin Hess of Nashville, Tennessee, Andrew (Gwen) Hess of Scottsdale, Arizona; and great-grandchildren, Tyler Hess and Kayla Hess. The Yeoman/Hess family would like to thank Sandy Garcia and her Care team, Martha, Kylee, Frank and Claudia, May, and Kristina and Alice from Home Helpers for their care to our dad during his last few years. Graveside Service, 10:00AM, Wednesday, September 21, 2022, United States Air Force Academy Cemetery, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado 80840. Memorial Service, 2:00PM, Tuesday, September 27, 2022, First Presbyterian Church, 800 Jefferson Street, Kerrville, Texas 78028. Events Graveside Wednesday, September 21, 2022 10:00AM Air Force Academy Cemetery Cemetery Road Air Force Academy, CO 80840 Phone: 719-328-1793 Memorial Service Tuesday, September 27, 2022 2:00PM First Presbyterian Church 800 Jefferson St, Kerrville, TX 78028 Phone: (830) 257-3310