Irving Yokel, 91, loving husband of the late Gladys Yokel, died Friday, September 8, 2023.
Born in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Samuel and Lillian Welch Yokel.
Mr. Yokel was a past member of Temple of Israel. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Korean War.
Irv grew up in New York City and was an avid sportsman, there wasn’t a game with a ball that he didn’t love. He was a lifelong Dodger fan back from the days when they played in Brooklyn. Irv and Gladys were incredible dancers and he loved music. Until just last month, Irv worked out regularly at the gym until he unfortunately suffered a series of strokes. However, he never stopped encouraging all those around him to exercise. Vacationing with family and attending grandchildren’s sporting events was one of his favorite pastimes. Being with his family and all his grandchildren and great grandchildren was his life. He enjoyed sharing his love of ice cream, playing pinochle, positive outlook and happy personality with his family. Irv was surrounded by his loving family until the very end.
He is survived by his son, David Yokel (Beth); two daughters, Jeri Bernstein (Jim) and Karen Jolles (Scott); seven grandchildren,Leah Kelley (Marc), Joshua Yokel (Lauren), Seth Yokel (Marisa), Peter Bernstein (Emily), Lauren Bernstein (Brian), Rachel Jolles, and Philip Jolles; four great-grandchildren, Sienna Kelley, Ruby and Jace Bernstein, and Reid Goldman.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gladys, of 69 years; his sisters, Jean Chaklai and Gloria Klotz; and brother, Murray Yokel.
The graveside service will be Monday, September 11, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at Beth Israel Cemetery, Greenville, SC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Temple of Israel, 400 Spring Forest Rd., Greenville, SC 29615 or Wounded Warrior Project , P. O. Box 758516, Topeka Kansas, 66675-8516 or visiting www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
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