Mr. Yochum was born Oct. 22, 1948, in Bakersfield and attended Tracy schools, graduating from Tracy High in 1967. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1968 to 1972.
Survivors include a companion, Sandy McGlenn; a daughter, Melissa Madrigal, and her husband, Anthony; a sister, Marilyn Marks, and her husband, Tom, of Grants, N.M.; a grandson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Fred and Hazel Yochum; a brother, Terry Yochum; and a sister, Carolyn Davidson.


