Joseph Eldon Yingst of Englewood, formerly of Dayton, passed away Wednesday evening June 27, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. Born February 25, 1921 and raised on the family farm north of Covington, Joseph continued his love of the land by farming for 7 years before moving to Dayton with his wife and children. A Borden's milkman for 28 years, he always made deliveries with a smile, earning the honor of outstanding retail sales in 1966. Joseph ended his career with the Dayton Public School system and retired from the Board of Education in 1984. Joseph and Martha raised 4 successful children together and took pride as members of the parent group at Kennedy School for the Deaf. Believing that the family who plays together stays together, Joseph also embraced his role as Little League coach for 25 years. A member of Mack Memorial Church of the Brethren for 44 years and presently a member of Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren, Joseph is preceded in death by his parents: Karl and Jennie (Shellabarger) Yingst; and brother: Edwin Yingst. Survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Martha (Wackler) Yingst; children: Lonnie (Ruth) Yingst of Great Falls, MT; Cheryl (Jerry) Attix of Livermore, CA; John (Sylvia) Yingst of Santa Ana, CA; Michael (Belinda) Yingst of Englewood; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild. Memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren, 300 E. Monument St., Pleasant Hill, OH 45359, officiated by Pastor Nick Beam and Lynda Adams with a reception immediately following. It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be made to the Brethren Retirement Community Resident Aid Fund, 750 Chestnut St., Greenville, OH 45331. Online memories may be left for the family at www.jackson-sarver.com