Gary Yocum, age 76

Gary Yocum

Gary Yocum, age 76, Wall, S.D., formerly of Omaha, Neb., died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, at his home northwest of Wall.
 
Gary R. Yocum was born Jan. 3, 1941, to Ray R. Yocum and Alice (Countryman) Yocum in Topeka, Kan. He grew up in Kansas City, Kan., and graduated from Emporia State University in Kansas with a degree in accounting and economics. 
 
While in college, he was united in marriage to Judith (Cooke) and they had two daughters, Deb and Cheryl.
 
After graduation in 1963, he went to work in Kansas City at the CPA firm Touche, Ross, Bailey and Niven for eight years. In 1970, he transferred to Omaha, Neb., to help start the new office of what by then was known as Touche, Ross. For 26 years he worked as the auditor of many large international companies. He also served as treasurer of Goodwill Industries of Omaha and was awarded the 1998 Distinguished Service to the Profession by the Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants.
 
In 1996, Gary retired and moved to a ranch northwest of Wall. For many years, he served on the boards of Wall Clinic, South Dakota Ag Ventures, and Genesis Equity Fund. He was also a member of Eastern Pennington County Investment Club. 
 
He enjoyed life on the South Dakota ranch, working with his horses, helping with the Kjerstad’s cattle operation and all the friends he made in the community. He became a very accomplished woodworker and enjoyed making items for others. In 2004, he suffered a ruptured aorta, which led to the decline in his health.
 
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Judy; two daughters, Debra Yocum, Topeka, Kan., and Cheryl Yocum, Dana Point, Calif.; a brother, Kenneth (Jane) Yocum, Melvern, Kan.; all the descendants of Elnoris and Ila Kjerstad who were truly family; and a host of other relatives and friends.
 
Graveside services were held Dec. 2 at the Wall Cemetery.
 
A memorial is established to Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation, Wounded Warriors, or a charity of your choice.
 
Arrangements were with Rush Funeral Home of Wall.

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