Ronald L. “Jake” Yenser, 56, husband of Kim Yenser, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Born in Reading, PA, he was a son of Clarence and Lucille Nattress Yenser. A sports enthusiast, Jake not only played but coached both baseball and hockey. Jake loved all Clint Eastwood movies – especially the old westernsContinue Reading
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Chris Billman
left a message on August 12, 2022:
I'm sorry to hear of Jake's passing. While I hadn't seen him in a while, we traveled together as a 2-person team to Saudi Arabia for 2 weeks in the early 2010s. It was a pretty grueling experience, but Jake played a big part in getting us through it. My thoughts are with your family.
Fred Wernsing
left a message on August 5, 2022:
Kim and family:
I’m sorry I only just heard today about this, the day after, so I missed the service. I am so very sorry for your loss. Jake was a great coworker and friend. He was so proud of his sons.
I will pray for peace and and comfort in this very difficult time. Hold on to all the memories, share and laugh at the fun times you all had.
-Fred Wernsing
Marlo K (Yenser) DiCello
left a message on August 3, 2022:
Dear brother - I miss you more than you know. My heart is hurting. You were the BEST big brother a girl could ask for. I have so many memories of growing up and then becoming grown ups. I will miss our phone calls. I will miss you. I am still in disbelief that you are gone. Please keep watch and help me when I am struggling - any signs you send will be appreciated. Love you -- till me meet again.
James and Rachel Tomey
left a message on July 31, 2022:
Jake was awesome, and a great Penn Stater. Was one of the few who'd come out to play kickball in G-ville too. My wife and I send our condolences.
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Dave Connor
left a message on July 24, 2022:
Kim, I am so sorry to hear about Jake. You have my heart felt sympathy on your loss. Jake brought me in to the higher level of softball and I am still going strong.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Eric Shain
left a message on July 21, 2022:
Jake has always been a great friend. He always was so proud of his family. And let’s not forget the garagemahall. He will be missed.
Sincerely, Eric, Angie, Mara and Miles Shain
left a message on July 21, 2022:
Dear Kim, Austin and Logan, We are so sorry to hear about Jake. We are thinking about your family.
Comfort Planter was purchased for the family of Ronald Yenser by Sincerely, Eric, Angie, Mara and Miles Shain. Send Flowers
Anonymous
left a message on July 21, 2022:
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Pete Just
left a message on July 21, 2022:
My heart goes out to Kim and the boys. I will remember Jake for his days involved with youth hockey. I will especially remember the days our boys played hockey together and times together on/off the ice. The hockey camp in Minnesota was quite the memory…
Michelle Emory
left a message on July 21, 2022:
Jake was the original captain of our King Kitchens hockey team. He found (now Captain) Denis back when we were still the Bruins and we changed our name and our “lifestyle” as we call it. Our team has truly been more like a family than just a rec league team. Jake, and his son Austin, both played with us and I’m glad I had the opportunity to know Jake and play hockey with him. He loved hockey, playing it, coaching it, and attending Swamp Rabbits’ games. We just played against him a few weeks ago, it’s hard to believe he’s no longer with us. He will for sure be missed in this community!
Carol Unger
left a message on July 20, 2022:
Dear Kim, Austin & Logan, We are so sorry for your loss. I will miss working with Jake at Field Street. I enjoyed talking with him about his family and his many trips & adventures. Such a wonderful person gone too soon. God bless all of you.
Carol & Scott Unger💕🙏🏻⚾️
With love from your DAB Piedmont Family
left a message on July 20, 2022:
Our deepest sympathies and we're wishing peace upon your family during this difficult time.
Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement was purchased for the family of Ronald Yenser by With love from your DAB Piedmont Family. Send Flowers
David, Kathy and Ethan Naum
left a message on July 20, 2022:
Dear Kim, Austin and Logan,
We are so sorry for your loss. Jake was such a pleasure to be around and we appreciate his dedication to his family and his hockey family. He will be truly missed.
Cameron Calder
left a message on July 20, 2022:
Dear Yenser family, I am so sorry for your loss!!! I knew Jake through my time coaching youth hockey, and nobody advocated for player safety better than Jake. I remember an occasion when an out of town team was coming to Greenville, a team that had caused multiple significant injuries to 9, 10, 11, 12yo players), I spoke to Jake ahead of time about the concerns and Jake made sure that he had his best experienced referees scheduled for those games. Not a lot of people will do that sort of thing, but Jake did. I really appreciated it at the time... and I will never forget it, or the man.
HHS Cafe Staff, past and present
left a message on July 20, 2022:
Our deepest condolences. Kim, Austin, and Logan, know that we love and care for you. We want to be here for you during this difficult time.
Peaceful Passage Arrangement was purchased for the family of Ronald Yenser by HHS Cafe Staff, past and present. Send Flowers
CAHA Board of Directors
left a message on July 20, 2022:
Our prayers and thoughts are with your entire family during this difficult time. The Carolina hockey community will miss Jake!!
Gentle Blossoms Basket was purchased for the family of Ronald Yenser by CAHA Board of Directors. Send Flowers
Allen Barker
left a message on July 20, 2022:
Dear Kim, Austin, and Logan,
Words cannot express my deepest sympathies and condolences to you all. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts.
Eileen Soto
left a message on July 20, 2022:
My deepest condolences! I worked with Jake, he was a great guy! Loved his family and talked about them often. I know what a great loss this is for them.
Sonya Sullivan
left a message on July 19, 2022:
Praying and sending love to you Kim , the guys and your family. Such a great guy. Heaven gained an angel 💙🙏🏾
Patty Zawaly
left a message on July 19, 2022:
Sending my deepest condolences to the family. Every since I found out about this sad news; I just keep remembering how we used to end our Fleetwood softball pep talk huddles - “WILD THING!!” That was Jake.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Anonymous
left a message on July 19, 2022:
Sending our sincere condolences to you all.
Rays Of Solace Bouquet was purchased for the family of Ronald Yenser by Anonymous. Send Flowers
The League of Electric Generals (Friends at GE)
left a message on July 19, 2022:
Remembering your wonderful husband and father and sending you healing thoughts during this difficult time. Jake will truly be missed.
Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement was purchased for the family of Ronald Yenser by The League of Electric Generals (Friends at GE). Send Flowers
Don DiComo
left a message on July 19, 2022:
Dear Yenser Family,
Very sorry to hear of Jake's passing, and pray the grace of God helps you find peace. Jake was a great man to his family and community. He was never to busy and his passion was infectious. Our hockey years, "and that there", were wonderful blessings in my life.
God bless you today and always!
Don and Linda DiComo
Chirag Patel
left a message on July 19, 2022:
I am sorry for Yenser family's loss. Jake was a very good man, awesome colleague at work, great coach/referee in sports. In 10+ years, I have known him, I always found him cheerful and full of life.
I will keep his family in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless his soul in eternal peace. 🙏
Richard Bachulski
left a message on July 19, 2022:
Jake will be missed his quick wit and honesty was some of his finer points. he once sent me my prize money from the fantasy hockey league that he ran before moving to the San Diego area in pennies. it was one of his best pranks, I still laugh about it when we would talk. I regret the fact that the Covid BS did not allow our annual get together for the FHL I took over while he moved his family to California. I will miss him dearly. but always remember him!
Richard S Bachulski
left a message on July 19, 2022:
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Friends & Colleagues at Tuf-Tug Products
left a message on July 19, 2022:
May these flowers in some small way express the sympathy and sadness we feel for you during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy.
Refreshing Mix Standing Spray was purchased for the family of Ronald Yenser by Friends & Colleagues at Tuf-Tug Products. Send Flowers
Pete and Becky Just
left a message on July 19, 2022:
Thoughts and Prayers to you all
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Ronald Yenser . Plant a Tree
Ginnette Romkey
left a message on July 19, 2022:
Thoughts and prayers for the Yenser family. Jake was an amazing man that gifted endless hours to develop youth hockey in the south. He was a mentor to so many and will be missed beyond any words that can be described.
Rotunda Choice
left a message on July 19, 2022:
Kim,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Rotunda
Green-Dodds Family
left a message on July 18, 2022:
Jake have so much to our Greenville hockey family. We had the privilege of knowing him since we moved here in 2008. Grateful for the time he invested in all our boys and program. He even helped one of our sons with his college selection. Sending all our thoughts and prayers to the family. ❤️
Holleran Family
left a message on July 18, 2022:
My family and I will be praying for his. He was a great guy, dedicated and caring. The world is a sadder place without him but God received a dedicated Angel.
Matt Hurley
left a message on July 18, 2022:
I can't begin to express my sorrow. Jake was a great friend and a huge part of the hockey family. I always looked forward to speaking with him and hearing about his family and their latest experiences and adventures. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Robert Judd
left a message on July 18, 2022:
My memory of Jake was coaching 11-12 yr olds and doing a half ice scrimmage at end of practice. I think he forgot they love to try slap shots at that age and he decided to help play defense and be in front of the goalie. I think he realized he had no cup a second before the puck hit him. In fact I think he screamed right before it hit him. Once he picked himself up off the ice we all had a good laugh and thinking of that still brings a smile to my face.
Alison Jones
left a message on July 18, 2022:
Our best memories of Jake are from squirt hockey days: practices, hockey games and then sitting around the table at Stax eating breakfast with Kim, Jake, Austin and Logan along with the Just family. Man, those were good times and great memories. But my favorite memories are working Drive baseball games and singing “Sweet Caroline” at the top of our lungs just to make Jake mad…we trust that Heaven is without the ‘bah, bah, bah’ Sweet Caroline refrain. Rest In Peace, Jake. Love to Kim, Austin and Logan. Our hearts and prayers are with you! Robert, Alison, Chandler and Pressley Judd
Steve and Jackie Haines
left a message on July 18, 2022:
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss... Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Ronald Yenser . Plant a Tree
Cheryl Garber & Michele Davis (Doris' daughters)
left a message on July 18, 2022:
Our warmest condolences,
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Ronald Yenser . Plant a Tree
Jeremy Kyte
left a message on July 18, 2022:
Thoughts and prayers to all during this difficult time. I had the pleasure of meeting and coaching with Ronald in Greenville,SC. Years have past but the memories stay vivid. RIP Coach.
Melissa(missy) Snyder,Breidegam
left a message on July 18, 2022:
So sorry to his family! Jake as we called him.I use to cut his hair in my kitchen after graduating and he always teased that my 2 girls were the birth control he needed.
Great guy!!
Kipp and Jennifer Harvey
left a message on July 18, 2022:
As you grieve, know that we are praying for all of you. It was evident how much Jake loved his family and we know he will be missed terribly.
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Ronald Yenser . Plant a Tree
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Cindy Johnson
left a message on July 18, 2022:
My condolences to the Yenser family. I loved seeing him at the airport. He was such a nice person.
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Ronald Yenser . Plant a Tree
Jim Campbell
left a message on July 18, 2022:
Our heartfelt sympathy to Kim, Austin, Logan, and all families. We will always remember Jake the softball coach, the husband, the father, and our close friend. Forever in our hearts. Jim & Terry Campbell
Debbie and Mike Hamm
left a message on July 18, 2022:
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May your memories of him give you peace and happiness. We don't understand God's plan sometimes. May you lean on friends and family to get you through this difficult time.
Rebecca Toney
left a message on July 18, 2022:
Kim, So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and the boys.
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Chris Billman
left a message on August 12, 2022:
I'm sorry to hear of Jake's passing. While I hadn't seen him in a while, we traveled together as a 2-person team to Saudi Arabia for 2 weeks in the early 2010s. It was a pretty grueling experience, but Jake played a big part in getting us through it. My thoughts are with your family.
Fred Wernsing
left a message on August 5, 2022:
Kim and family:
I’m sorry I only just heard today about this, the day after, so I missed the service. I am so very sorry for your loss. Jake was a great coworker and friend. He was so proud of his sons.
I will pray for peace and and comfort in this very difficult time. Hold on to all the memories, share and laugh at the fun times you all had.
-Fred Wernsing
Marlo K (Yenser) DiCello
left a message on August 3, 2022:
Dear brother - I miss you more than you know. My heart is hurting. You were the BEST big brother a girl could ask for. I have so many memories of growing up and then becoming grown ups. I will miss our phone calls. I will miss you. I am still in disbelief that you are gone. Please keep watch and help me when I am struggling - any signs you send will be appreciated. Love you -- till me meet again.
James and Rachel Tomey
left a message on July 31, 2022:
Jake was awesome, and a great Penn Stater. Was one of the few who'd come out to play kickball in G-ville too. My wife and I send our condolences.
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Ronald Yenser . Plant a Tree
Dave Connor
left a message on July 24, 2022:
Kim, I am so sorry to hear about Jake. You have my heart felt sympathy on your loss. Jake brought me in to the higher level of softball and I am still going strong.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Eric Shain
left a message on July 21, 2022:
Jake has always been a great friend. He always was so proud of his family. And let’s not forget the garagemahall. He will be missed.
Sincerely, Eric, Angie, Mara and Miles Shain
left a message on July 21, 2022:
Dear Kim, Austin and Logan, We are so sorry to hear about Jake. We are thinking about your family.
Comfort Planter was purchased for the family of Ronald Yenser by Sincerely, Eric, Angie, Mara and Miles Shain. Send Flowers
Anonymous
left a message on July 21, 2022:
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Ronald Yenser . Plant a Tree
Pete Just
left a message on July 21, 2022:
My heart goes out to Kim and the boys. I will remember Jake for his days involved with youth hockey. I will especially remember the days our boys played hockey together and times together on/off the ice. The hockey camp in Minnesota was quite the memory…
Michelle Emory
left a message on July 21, 2022:
Jake was the original captain of our King Kitchens hockey team. He found (now Captain) Denis back when we were still the Bruins and we changed our name and our “lifestyle” as we call it. Our team has truly been more like a family than just a rec league team. Jake, and his son Austin, both played with us and I’m glad I had the opportunity to know Jake and play hockey with him. He loved hockey, playing it, coaching it, and attending Swamp Rabbits’ games. We just played against him a few weeks ago, it’s hard to believe he’s no longer with us. He will for sure be missed in this community!
Carol Unger
left a message on July 20, 2022:
Dear Kim, Austin & Logan, We are so sorry for your loss. I will miss working with Jake at Field Street. I enjoyed talking with him about his family and his many trips & adventures. Such a wonderful person gone too soon. God bless all of you.
Carol & Scott Unger💕🙏🏻⚾️
With love from your DAB Piedmont Family
left a message on July 20, 2022:
Our deepest sympathies and we're wishing peace upon your family during this difficult time.
Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement was purchased for the family of Ronald Yenser by With love from your DAB Piedmont Family. Send Flowers
David, Kathy and Ethan Naum
left a message on July 20, 2022:
Dear Kim, Austin and Logan,
We are so sorry for your loss. Jake was such a pleasure to be around and we appreciate his dedication to his family and his hockey family. He will be truly missed.
Cameron Calder
left a message on July 20, 2022:
Dear Yenser family, I am so sorry for your loss!!! I knew Jake through my time coaching youth hockey, and nobody advocated for player safety better than Jake. I remember an occasion when an out of town team was coming to Greenville, a team that had caused multiple significant injuries to 9, 10, 11, 12yo players), I spoke to Jake ahead of time about the concerns and Jake made sure that he had his best experienced referees scheduled for those games. Not a lot of people will do that sort of thing, but Jake did. I really appreciated it at the time... and I will never forget it, or the man.
HHS Cafe Staff, past and present
left a message on July 20, 2022:
Our deepest condolences. Kim, Austin, and Logan, know that we love and care for you. We want to be here for you during this difficult time.
Peaceful Passage Arrangement was purchased for the family of Ronald Yenser by HHS Cafe Staff, past and present. Send Flowers
CAHA Board of Directors
left a message on July 20, 2022:
Our prayers and thoughts are with your entire family during this difficult time. The Carolina hockey community will miss Jake!!
Gentle Blossoms Basket was purchased for the family of Ronald Yenser by CAHA Board of Directors. Send Flowers
Allen Barker
left a message on July 20, 2022:
Dear Kim, Austin, and Logan,
Words cannot express my deepest sympathies and condolences to you all. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts.
Eileen Soto
left a message on July 20, 2022:
My deepest condolences! I worked with Jake, he was a great guy! Loved his family and talked about them often. I know what a great loss this is for them.
Sonya Sullivan
left a message on July 19, 2022:
Praying and sending love to you Kim , the guys and your family. Such a great guy. Heaven gained an angel 💙🙏🏾
Patty Zawaly
left a message on July 19, 2022:
Sending my deepest condolences to the family. Every since I found out about this sad news; I just keep remembering how we used to end our Fleetwood softball pep talk huddles - “WILD THING!!” That was Jake.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Anonymous
left a message on July 19, 2022:
Sending our sincere condolences to you all.
Rays Of Solace Bouquet was purchased for the family of Ronald Yenser by Anonymous. Send Flowers
The League of Electric Generals (Friends at GE)
left a message on July 19, 2022:
Remembering your wonderful husband and father and sending you healing thoughts during this difficult time. Jake will truly be missed.
Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement was purchased for the family of Ronald Yenser by The League of Electric Generals (Friends at GE). Send Flowers
Don DiComo
left a message on July 19, 2022:
Dear Yenser Family,
Very sorry to hear of Jake's passing, and pray the grace of God helps you find peace. Jake was a great man to his family and community. He was never to busy and his passion was infectious. Our hockey years, "and that there", were wonderful blessings in my life.
God bless you today and always!
Don and Linda DiComo
Chirag Patel
left a message on July 19, 2022:
I am sorry for Yenser family's loss. Jake was a very good man, awesome colleague at work, great coach/referee in sports. In 10+ years, I have known him, I always found him cheerful and full of life.
I will keep his family in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless his soul in eternal peace. 🙏
Richard Bachulski
left a message on July 19, 2022:
Jake will be missed his quick wit and honesty was some of his finer points. he once sent me my prize money from the fantasy hockey league that he ran before moving to the San Diego area in pennies. it was one of his best pranks, I still laugh about it when we would talk. I regret the fact that the Covid BS did not allow our annual get together for the FHL I took over while he moved his family to California. I will miss him dearly. but always remember him!
Richard S Bachulski
left a message on July 19, 2022:
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Ronald Yenser . Plant a Tree
Friends & Colleagues at Tuf-Tug Products
left a message on July 19, 2022:
May these flowers in some small way express the sympathy and sadness we feel for you during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy.
Refreshing Mix Standing Spray was purchased for the family of Ronald Yenser by Friends & Colleagues at Tuf-Tug Products. Send Flowers
Pete and Becky Just
left a message on July 19, 2022:
Thoughts and Prayers to you all
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Ronald Yenser . Plant a Tree
Ginnette Romkey
left a message on July 19, 2022:
Thoughts and prayers for the Yenser family. Jake was an amazing man that gifted endless hours to develop youth hockey in the south. He was a mentor to so many and will be missed beyond any words that can be described.
Rotunda Choice
left a message on July 19, 2022:
Kim,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Rotunda
Green-Dodds Family
left a message on July 18, 2022:
Jake have so much to our Greenville hockey family. We had the privilege of knowing him since we moved here in 2008. Grateful for the time he invested in all our boys and program. He even helped one of our sons with his college selection. Sending all our thoughts and prayers to the family. ❤️
Holleran Family
left a message on July 18, 2022:
My family and I will be praying for his. He was a great guy, dedicated and caring. The world is a sadder place without him but God received a dedicated Angel.
Matt Hurley
left a message on July 18, 2022:
I can't begin to express my sorrow. Jake was a great friend and a huge part of the hockey family. I always looked forward to speaking with him and hearing about his family and their latest experiences and adventures. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Robert Judd
left a message on July 18, 2022:
My memory of Jake was coaching 11-12 yr olds and doing a half ice scrimmage at end of practice. I think he forgot they love to try slap shots at that age and he decided to help play defense and be in front of the goalie. I think he realized he had no cup a second before the puck hit him. In fact I think he screamed right before it hit him. Once he picked himself up off the ice we all had a good laugh and thinking of that still brings a smile to my face.
Alison Jones
left a message on July 18, 2022:
Our best memories of Jake are from squirt hockey days: practices, hockey games and then sitting around the table at Stax eating breakfast with Kim, Jake, Austin and Logan along with the Just family. Man, those were good times and great memories. But my favorite memories are working Drive baseball games and singing “Sweet Caroline” at the top of our lungs just to make Jake mad…we trust that Heaven is without the ‘bah, bah, bah’ Sweet Caroline refrain. Rest In Peace, Jake. Love to Kim, Austin and Logan. Our hearts and prayers are with you! Robert, Alison, Chandler and Pressley Judd
Steve and Jackie Haines
left a message on July 18, 2022:
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss... Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Ronald Yenser . Plant a Tree
Cheryl Garber & Michele Davis (Doris' daughters)
left a message on July 18, 2022:
Our warmest condolences,
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Ronald Yenser . Plant a Tree
Jeremy Kyte
left a message on July 18, 2022:
Thoughts and prayers to all during this difficult time. I had the pleasure of meeting and coaching with Ronald in Greenville,SC. Years have past but the memories stay vivid. RIP Coach.
Melissa(missy) Snyder,Breidegam
left a message on July 18, 2022:
So sorry to his family! Jake as we called him.I use to cut his hair in my kitchen after graduating and he always teased that my 2 girls were the birth control he needed.
Great guy!!
Kipp and Jennifer Harvey
left a message on July 18, 2022:
As you grieve, know that we are praying for all of you. It was evident how much Jake loved his family and we know he will be missed terribly.
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Ronald Yenser . Plant a Tree
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Cindy Johnson
left a message on July 18, 2022:
My condolences to the Yenser family. I loved seeing him at the airport. He was such a nice person.
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Ronald Yenser . Plant a Tree
Jim Campbell
left a message on July 18, 2022:
Our heartfelt sympathy to Kim, Austin, Logan, and all families. We will always remember Jake the softball coach, the husband, the father, and our close friend. Forever in our hearts. Jim & Terry Campbell
Debbie and Mike Hamm
left a message on July 18, 2022:
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May your memories of him give you peace and happiness. We don't understand God's plan sometimes. May you lean on friends and family to get you through this difficult time.
Rebecca Toney
left a message on July 18, 2022:
Kim, So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and the boys.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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