Allen Ray Yanta

Allen Ray Yanta, 64 of Lampasas, TX died Sunday September 20, 2015 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Allen was born June 13, 1951 in Karnes City, TX, the son of Thomas John Yanta and Louise H. (Moczygemba) Yanta. He grew up in Karnes City, and later attended and graduated from South West Texas State University with a Bachelor’s degree in history and a Master’s degree in education with social studies composite. Mr. Yanta taught for 34 years,  in Lampasas and Copperas Cove combined. He also taught CCD at St. Mary’s Catholic Church for over 10 years. He loved his family, and spending time on the family ranch in South Texas. A viewing for Mr. Yanta will be held Friday September 25, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Funeral service will be Saturday September 26, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Sign our online guestbook at www.sneedfuneralchapel.com

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2210 U.S. 190
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
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