In Memory Of
Sonny (Harold W.) Yinger
1948
2019
Sonny (Harold W.) Yinger
April 29, 1948 — March 28, 2019
Sonny (Harold W.) Yinger, age 70, went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2019 after complications from COPD and pneumonia at Riverside Hospice. AKA: Pops, Papaw, Uncle Sudsy, "Secret Santa", Sondog. Born in Columbus, OH on April 29, 1948 (his dad's birthday) to the late Wayne and Maxine Yinger. 1966 graduate of Brookhaven High School-"Go Bearcats!"
Sonny was a Franklin County Sheriff's Detective and Sergeant; head of Loss Prevention for the Schottenstein's Stores and for Wendy's International. Also served as R. David Thomas' bodyguard. Served as Police Chief of Powell, OH. In between, Sonny had careers in the mortgage and insurance industries.
Sonny was a no-nonsense, tell it like it is guy. He loved to joke around and entertain people either with his antics or his love of music and singing as a member of Sonny and the Intruders Band in High School and also Gospel music in church while also preaching the gospel.
He was a 4th degree black belt in Kenpo Karate and martial arts instructor. He coached Little League football in Gahanna and high school at Westerville North High School for many years. Sonny played on many softball teams, and bowling and golf leagues. Boxed in Golden Gloves. He loved fishing, especially in Canada and cat fishing in Ohio.
Sonny was a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War and was a member of VFW Post 8736 and one of the Monday Poker Players.
Sonny is survived by the love of his life, Marlene (Andrasik), who he married in Dayton, OH, on September 25, 1971. Also survived by his sons who he was so proud of: Mick (Renee) Yinger and Scott (Julie) Yinger and by his grandsons who were his "buddies" and brought him so much joy: Noah Yinger and Colton and Wyatt Yinger. Also survived by his loving sister, Mary (Mike) Thomas, dear niece and nephew, Tracy (Ed) Davidson and Brad (Cathy) Thomas. Services will be held at 12:30pm, Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Newcomer, NE Chapel, 3047 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43231.
Visitation will be held from 10:30am until the service at 12:30pm. Interment will follow at Blendon Central Cemetery with military honors. Pastor Frank Carl will officiate.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Bridge at firstrespondersbridge.org in Sonny's memory.
As Sonny loved to say, "I'm your huckleberry."
Sonny was a Franklin County Sheriff's Detective and Sergeant; head of Loss Prevention for the Schottenstein's Stores and for Wendy's International. Also served as R. David Thomas' bodyguard. Served as Police Chief of Powell, OH. In between, Sonny had careers in the mortgage and insurance industries.
Sonny was a no-nonsense, tell it like it is guy. He loved to joke around and entertain people either with his antics or his love of music and singing as a member of Sonny and the Intruders Band in High School and also Gospel music in church while also preaching the gospel.
He was a 4th degree black belt in Kenpo Karate and martial arts instructor. He coached Little League football in Gahanna and high school at Westerville North High School for many years. Sonny played on many softball teams, and bowling and golf leagues. Boxed in Golden Gloves. He loved fishing, especially in Canada and cat fishing in Ohio.
Sonny was a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War and was a member of VFW Post 8736 and one of the Monday Poker Players.
Sonny is survived by the love of his life, Marlene (Andrasik), who he married in Dayton, OH, on September 25, 1971. Also survived by his sons who he was so proud of: Mick (Renee) Yinger and Scott (Julie) Yinger and by his grandsons who were his "buddies" and brought him so much joy: Noah Yinger and Colton and Wyatt Yinger. Also survived by his loving sister, Mary (Mike) Thomas, dear niece and nephew, Tracy (Ed) Davidson and Brad (Cathy) Thomas. Services will be held at 12:30pm, Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Newcomer, NE Chapel, 3047 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43231.
Visitation will be held from 10:30am until the service at 12:30pm. Interment will follow at Blendon Central Cemetery with military honors. Pastor Frank Carl will officiate.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Bridge at firstrespondersbridge.org in Sonny's memory.
As Sonny loved to say, "I'm your huckleberry."
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
10:30am - 12:30 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - Northeast Chapel
Service
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Starts at 12:30 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - Northeast Chapel
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