Joseph T. Yates, 24 of Watertown, Wisconsin, passed away on July 1, 2014, at his home. He was born December 17, 1989 in Port Clinton, Ohio, the son of Curt Yates and Joanne (Newton) Jannke. He was a 2008 graduate of Watertown High School.
Joseph spent a lot of time reading the Bible. He loved listening to music and playing the drums.
Joseph is survived by his father and step-mother, Curt and Viola Yates, Clyde, OH; mother and step-father, Joanne and Scott Jannke, Watertown, WI; brothers Bradley and Eric (Crystal) Weinheimer both of Port Clinton, OH; step siblings, Ian Jannke of Elkhorn, WI, Michael (Heather) Kelser and Candi (Aaron) Rich both of Clyde, OH.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joseph Newton and his grandmothers Carolyn Yates and Oretha Armandariz.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2014, 2:00 pm at the Church of The Nazarene, 1925 N. Fifth St, Fremont, OH.
Memorials can be made to the family c/o Curt Yates.
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