DONALD E. YANT, JR.

Oct 25, 1943 – Nov 10, 2026 PANDORA – Donald E. Yant, Jr., 83, of Pandora, passed away at 12:44 a.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 25, 1943, in Lima to the late Donald Sr. and Edith (Lackey) Yant. On September 24, 1966, he married Mary Borchers, who survives in Pandora. Other survivors include three children: Michele Yant of Columbus Grove, Mark Yant of Ottawa and Jill (Scott) Mangas of Ottoville; five grandchildren: Heidi, Alivea, Mark, Taylor and Brooke; eight great-grandchildren: Nathaniel, Adalynn, Lucas, Stetson, Evelyn, Harrison, Mila and Beau; a brother: Kevin Yant of Ottawa; and a sister-in-law, Joyce Yant. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers: Ronald Yant and Steve Yant. Donald was a veteran of the US Marine Corps. While in the Marines, he worked on fighter jets and played saxophone in the Marine Corps Band.

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