Obituary EAST PEORIA- George H. Yehl, 71, of East Peoria, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 10:36PM at UnityPoint Methodist Hospital in Peoria. George was born on August 22, 1943 to Clarence and Helen Yehl Rein. He was adopted at age 4 by his grandparents, George and Anna Yehl. He married Cynthia Bayler on August 29, 1964 at St. Patrick Church in Washington. She survives. Also surviving is his son, Michael (Vicky) Yehl of Benson, NC; nephews whom were raised by George and Cynthia: Chris Morrison, Nate (Ali) Morrison, and Matt Morrison; two grandsons, Cody and Jarrett; one sister, Georgana (Ralph) Rindfleisch of Peoria; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. George attended Spalding Institute and then attended Richwoods High School and graduated with the class of 1963. He then worked for National Tea Company which later became Delfarm Foods. He spent the following years as a retail merchandiser for Eveready Batteries and Trends International Company, from which he retired. George proudly served his country in the United States Army. He served from 1968-1971, during the Vietnam War and was later stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska. He was a former member of Illinois Valley Antique Auto Club (IVAAC) and a member of Vietnam Veterans of Illinois. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, gardening, and working on model cars. He was an avid animal lover, especially to his furry friends, Hashbrown and Bear. Memorial contributions may be made to TAPS in Pekin or the Wounded Warrier Project. A funeral service for George will be held on Monday, July 27, 2015 at 11:00AM at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in East Peoria. Msgr. Gerald Ward will officiate. There will be a visitation prior to the service on Monday from 9:00AM-11:00am at the funeral home. Burial will be at Fondulac Township Cemetery in East Peoria. Cemetery Details Fondulac Cemetery East Peoria, IL, Visitation JUL 27. 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - East Peoria 444 E. Washington Street East Peoria, IL, US, 61611 garydeiters@deitersfuneralhome.com Service JUL 27. 11:00 AM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - East Peoria 444 E. Washington Street East Peoria, IL, US, 61611 garydeiters@deitersfuneralhome.com