Please press and hold the button until it turns completely green If you believe this is an error, please contact our support team 147.45.197.102 : f6e63d91-5e1d-41c8-bf3a-657b9f84 (Ret) Robert “Bob” Charles Yirka 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society – St to parents Henry Juroslav and Florence Alta (Small) Yirka Bob’s family moved to Rapid City from Murdo Bob went to school in Rapid City and graduated from Rapid City High School in 1950 He attended the University of South Dakota in Vermillion SD from 1950 to 1952 leaving college to join the Air Force Cadet program in Houston He received his officer’s commission in Houston in 1953 He later graduated from Syracuse University while stationed in Rome Bob spent the next 27 years as an Air Force officer before accepting the position of Financial Aid Director at Bay de Noc Community College in Escanaba he and Barbara moved to Bob’s home town of Rapid City where he enjoyed renewing acquaintances with old friends and enjoying many days on Pactola Lake on their pontoon Boat Bob is survived by his wife Barbara Yirka and his children: Ja’fr (Wati) Yirka of Frederick Wis.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Mary Barraclough and Therese Crow; and brothers 21 at Blessed Sacrament Church with Christian Funeral Mass at 11 a.m at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis with full military honors by the Ellsworth Air Force Base 28th Bomb Wing Honor Team Memorial donations may be made to the Cornerstone Rescue Mission in Rapid City His arrangements are with Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home and an online guestbook may be signed at www.osheimschmidt.com Copyright © 2025 Ogden News Publishing of Michigan | https://www.dailypress.net | 600 Ludington St. Sign In Register we announce the death of Brenda Jean Yirka (Epp) Brenda was a talented teacher and musician and shared her gifts not only with her family and friends dedicating hours to tending the beautiful garden at her home You were lucky if you were ever invited to an event Brenda hosted She was a masterful baker and diligent host Brenda always wanted to make sure everyone felt included Brenda received amazing care from the Powell River home care nurses during her final months and was surrounded by love from her family and friends While there will be no formal service for Brenda, people who were touched by her can honour her with a donation to the Mercyships at mercyships.ca 147.45.197.102 : 7430deb9-f9c4-447e-8307-10c5667f