Todd Stephen Yingst

Todd Stephen Yingst, 58, of Rhome, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018.

Memorial service is 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd.

Todd was born March 19, 1959, in Alton, Ill., to Edmond and Phyllis (Hartnett) Yingst. He married Paula Rae Richey Dec. 28, 1998, in San Antonio. He was a software engineer.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Todd is survived by his wife of 19 years; daughter Jessie Kaether and husband, Joe, of Evansville, Wis.; grandchildren Max and Leo Kaether; his mother; brother Mark Yingst and wife, Micah, of Burleson; nephews Jake and Troy Yingst; his honorary son, Dax Wise; and extended family members and friends.

Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of North Texas, hsnt.org, 817-332-4768 ext. 132; or to: KNON, knon.org, 214-828-9500, 11311 N. Central Expressway, Suite 105, Dallas, TX 75243.