Edward Yunker Obituary Edward Nicholas Yunker, age 86, born on February 13, 1939, to Melvin and Ann in Crosby, MN, passed away with his wife of 23 years, Yvonne, by his side on August 1, 2025, at their home in Baxter, MN. Ed attended school in Crosby, MN and graduated with the class of 1957. Immediately after graduation he joined the U.S. Navy and proudly served as a radio man. He married Gayle Anderson in June of 1962 and together they had 3 children: Brian, Amy, and Melissa. Ed was employed by Potlatch for many years and retired in 1998. Throughout the years he had many interests including attaining a brown belt in Karate, PTA, several sports activities, and acting and singing in many theatrical and vocal productions at different venues. Geritol Frolics was his last "baby". He and Yvonne directed, produced, and performed for many years in this local show. He was proud to claim the name "Mr. Geritol Frolics", but family was most important to him. Ed was the grandfather to 12 and great-grandfather to 18. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Patte and Ruth Ann; brother David; son Brian; and first wife Gayle. He is survived by his wife Yvonne; daughters Amy Carson and Melissa Yunker; Yvonnes children Mark Hill, Margo (Reid) Johnson, and Marty (Stacy) Hill. Also survived by sisters Connie and Judy; brothers Ron and Dennis; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. A luncheon will follow the service. Interment with Military Honors will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Services Visitation Saturday August 9, 2025 10:00 AM to TBD Zion Lutheran Church (MN) , MN Funeral services Saturday August 9, 2025 11:00 AM Zion Lutheran Church (MN) , MN Interment with Military Honors Monday August 11, 2025 11:00 AM Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery (Little Falls, MN) Little Falls, MN