Franklin Youker

Obituary of Franklin Youker

<b>Visitations</b> <p></p> <b>Services</b> <p></p> <b>Cemetery</b> <p></p> <b>Obituary</b> <p>Franklin J. ?Hank? Youker, 80, of 42 Elm St., Dolgeville, passed away on Sunday March 19, 2006 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, with his loving family by his side. He was born December 1, 1925 in the Town of Oppenheim, the son of the late John &amp; Birdella (Allen) Youker and was educated in Inghams Mills schools and Dolgeville High School. Hank moved to the Dolgeville area in 1970. Mr. Youker was last employed at the former Daniel Green Shoe Company in Dolgeville, retiring in 1998. For many years he owned and operated the family farm in Inghams Mills, NY. Mr. Youker was of the Baptist faith. With family as his foremost priority, Hank proved himself a loving and caring father, grandfather, and great grandfather. In his leisure, Hank was of an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his children, Theodore J. ?Ted? Youker and wife Julie of Lassellsville, Wanita Rulison and husband Fred of Schenectady, Concetta Stack of Spruce Lake, John A. Youker of Schenectady, and David J. Youker and fianc?e Amy of Dolgeville, a brother, Allen Jacob Phillip Youker of Oppenheim, 16 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews &amp; cousins. He was pre-deceased by a brother Theodore Youker and an infant sister. The family will be receiving friends and relatives on Wednesday March 22, 2006 from 11:00am until 1:00pm at the Roberts &amp; Enea Family Funeral Home, 3 Faville Ave., Dogleville, NY. Burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family at Rural Park Cemetery, Inghams Mills, NY. The family would like to express a sincere thank you to the nurses and staff of Bassett Healthcare?s ICU for the care shown to Hank during his stay. In lieu of flowers please make all memorial contributions to the American Heart Association or to a charity of ones a choice. For directions to the funeral home, click the facilities link above.</p>
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