Frank H. Yuhas

On August 13, 2021, Frank H. Yuhas peacefully passed away in Lyons, Colorado at his loving daughter Susie’s home. Frank was born on August 13, 1932 in Ida, Michigan to John G. and Anna (née Suich) Yuhas. He was stationed on the USS Baltimore (CA-68) during his proud service in the United States Navy from 1951-1955. On March 12, 1968, he married the love of his life, Masako Uema, and remained dedicated to her for 52 years until her passing on September 2, 2020.

Frank was very hard working and spent his life making the best of every situation he was given. Emphasizing the importance he placed on education, he received a Veterans Diploma from Western High School in Detroit. Throughout his life, he was a wonderful husband and father who raised his family in Taylor. After embracing a variety of career opportunities, he eventually retired as a purchasing agent for Oakwood Hospital and later established residency in Northville with his wife.

Outside of work, Frank liked to keep busy with a wide variety of hobbies while still always finding the time to be a supportive member of his family. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, putzing in the garage, going to the casino, and watching nature programs on television. He was a great pinochle player who never let his competitiveness outweigh his good sportsmanship and genuine love of the game. In his younger years he also took part in several bowling leagues and continued to play even as the games became virtual over Wii, something his wife coined “invisible bowling”. Frank was full of unconditional love for his family. He could always be counted on by his daughters to drive them to the mall or the movies when they were young, and when they got older, he was just as happy to drive them home from college over the weekends. Not a day went by where Frank was not committed to being an incredibly loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

Frank is survived by his daughters Kiki (John) Kargilis and Susie (Herbert) Els; his brother Steve Yuhas; and his grandchildren, Samantha, Daniel, Chloé, and Emi. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his siblings, John, Joe, Mary, Ann, Betty, Helen, Grace, Andy, Louie, and his twin brother Jim.

Visitation will be held Sunday, August 22, 2021 from 1pm until 3pm with a funeral service beginning at 3pm at Casterline Funeral Home, 122 West Dunlap, Northville. A graveside service will be held Monday, August 23, 2021 at 2pm at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly, MI 48442.

Memorial contributions would be appreciated to Blue Star Families , PO Box 230637, Encinitas, CA 92023.