Frederick John Yakel

MADISON - Frederick Yakel, age 75, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, with his beloved pal, Jake, at his side. He was born on Aug. 12, 1945, in Fond du Lac, Wis, to Donald and Ione Yakel. Frederick graduated from Rockford West High School and Rock Valley College and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Prior to retirement, Frederick worked as a respiratory therapist for Beloit Health System. In his free time, Fred enjoyed the outdoors which included hunting, fishing and cheering on the Green Bay Packers. He also liked cooking, trying new recipes and watching shows on Netflix. He especially loved spending time with his two children and with his furry babies and grandbabies. Frederick is survived by his son, Ashton Yakel; daughter, Allison Yakel and significant other; significant other, Martha Yakel; sister, Susan (Paul) Hayes; granddaughter, Alsatia McCoy-McDeid; niece that he loved like a daughter, Reyma McCoy-McDeid; and his beloved dog, Jake. He is preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Don Yakel. A Celebration of Fred will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Take a Vet Fishing Program, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Recreation. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420