Frank J Yost STSC/SS, USN Ret.
Age 89, passed away at home Sunday, December 14, 2025
Survived by wife Terri, son Joe, granddaughter Britney, and brother Joe. Predeceased by first wife and mother of his children Kathy, daughter Robin, brother Carl, and sister Margy.
Served with honor in the US Navy for 23 years encompassing the Korean War, Vietnam War and the Cold War, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer, Sonar Technician. He served on wooden ships (minehunters/sweepers), a guided missile cruiser, and a fast attack nuclear submarine. His times on the USS Wainwright DLG28/CG28 and the USS Batfish SSN681 were among his favorite memories, and he regularly attended reunions to visit with his shipmates.
Also employed by Florida Power and Light after the Navy as an Instrumentation and Control Specialist. He made several lifelong friends there as well and he retired after 17 years. In his later years, he learned to ride motorcycles and made several long-distance trips including a solo trip from Florida to Canada and back.
Inurnment with military honors at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, Florida 34241 on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 11:00am.
Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209, is in charge of arrangements.
