Marvin Yerke

Marvin C. Yerke, Founder and retired President of Yerke Mortgage Company, passed away Friday, November 27, 2009 at Haven Hospice of Gainesville, Florida. He lived a wonderful 98 years enjoying his many interests. He is preceded in death by his wife Margaret Yerke. Mr. Yerke was very active in community and civic affairs. He was a life member of West Gate Lodge # 623 F & AM and affiliated organizations. He served as President of the Columbus Board of Realtors; President of the Ohio Association of Realtors and President of the Columbus Mortgage Bankers Association. He leaves his wife, Nanci; daughter, Cynthia (Greg) Siebenthal and grandchildren, Chelsey and Kyle; sons, Robert (Peg) Yerke and grandchildren, Mark (Patty) and Brenda and David (Ginger) Yerke and grandchildren, Chris and Gretchen and 6 great grandchildren. Family and invited guests will be greeted by Monsignor Kenneth Grimes, of St. Andrew Catholic Church, for a Private Funeral Service in the Chapel at Union Cemetery. Entombment to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a favorite charity of choice, in his memory. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to send condolences to the family.