YANTZI: Richard John - passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Sakura House, Woodstock. Richard Yantzi of Tavistock in his 59th year.

Beloved husband of Darlene (Schumm) Yantzi whom he married August 31, 1985. Loving father of Sarah & husband Jordan Steenbeek of Woodham, Cynthia & husband Roland Fleming of Waterloo and Kaitlyn & husband Gino Fazari of Toronto. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Leah, Mackenzie, Jason, Trevor, Emma and Luca. Dear brother of Tim & wife Judy of Tavistock, Stephen & wife Lisa of Baden, Sharon & husband Wayne Ropp of Tavistock, mother-in-law Audrey Schumm of Tavistock, brothers and sisters-in-law Bill & Linda Schumm, Richard Schumm all of Tavistock, Mark & Lisa Schumm and Sharon & Barry Roth all of Baden and by many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents Omer & Marie (Gingerich) Yantzi, father-in-law Lamar Schumm and sister-in-law Deborah Tucker.

From age 3, Richard wanted to be a farmer! His passion for farming made that dream come true. He now resides and farms on the Original Family Farmstead dating back to the 1800's.

Relatives and friends will be received in the Francis Funeral Home, 77 Woodstock St. N. Tavistock on Sunday from 2-5pm and on Monday from 5-8pm. Funeral service will be conducted from the East Zorra Mennonite Church, 16th line on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 2:00pm. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

Family and friend can watch the service via ZOOM if you Click here to view service.

Meeting ID: 896 7710 2576

Passcode: 923274

In lieu of flowers, donations to the International Needs Canada or to Teen Challenge would be appreciated by the family. Personal condolences can be posted at www.francisfh.ca