Robert Clayton Yenser, 77, formerly of Celina passed away on April 6, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Florence, KY.  He was born on September 15, 1939 in Paulding, OH to Don & Wanda Yenser.

On April 24, 1965, he married Martha Helen Smith who passed in 2009.

He is survived by two sons; Chris W. (Kelly) Yenser of Union, KY, Scott A. Yenser of Celina, six grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Yenser.

Following his high school graduation, he served his country in the United States Marine Corp.  He was employed by the Goodyear Tire Corporation in St. Marys's, OH for 40 years.  He worked long hours to ensure that his children had all the things that he didn't have as a child.  Despite working long hours, he never missed a baseball, football, basketball or track meet.  He enjoyed gambling trips and watching Ohio State football.

Following cremation, a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

The family has entrusted Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina to handle the arrangements.