David Leonard Yosten

Mass of Christian Burial for David Leonard Yosten, age 81, of Muenster was held at 10:30 AM on Monday, May 19, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial followed at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Rosary and Vigil was held at 6:00 PM on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Scott Funeral Home in Muenster. The pallbearers were Michael Todd, Ty Yocham, Jeremy Qualls, Mike Yosten, Clint Bezner, and Michael Grewing. Funeral music by Doug Yosten, Christi Klement, Linda Flusche, and Jim Endres. The funeral readers were Paula Yosten and Sharon Walterscheid. Mass Servers were John Gary & Goerge Bartush. David was born in Muenster on November 4, 1943 to Leonard and Frances (Wiesman) Yosten. He was the oldest of five siblings: John, Susie, Debbie, and Diane. From the beginning, he was curious, intelligent, and had a deep thirst for knowledge. Valedictorian of his graduating high school class, he then took on the world so courageously by traveling, studying, and building the life he wanted. He went on to pursue higher education at UTA and later served his country in the United States Air Force. After his service, he dedicated 55 selfless years to helping others as a pharmacist. He met Mary Susan “Susie” Bean on a blind date. From that moment, they began a beautiful life together. They were married for 44 years until the heartbreaking loss of Susie in 2010. Even in her absence, their family could still see the depth of David’s love from his writings in all the adventures he had planned with Susie, never imagining she would leave them so soon. That kind of love, the kind that keeps dreaming even in the face of her health struggles, is a true testament to the man he was and to the love they shared. In 1967, he became a father. First to Steve and not long after that came Stephanie, whose birth kept David from going to Vietnam. He was later blessed with his youngest, Terry. He was a devoted father to all three children. Then came the next chapter: his three grandchildren. His role as a grandfather, or “Daddy Grandpa” as they liked to call him, was one that he embraced with all his heart. He never took it lightly. David spent many hours in his workshop, where he brought his grandchildren’s wildest ideas to life. Anytime they came over, he’d ask what they wanted and somehow, he’d always make it. After Susie’s passing, he later found love again with an old friend. Tommie Sue Hess brought joy and zest for life to David. The difference she made in his life was undeniable. Tommie Sue helped fill his life with a kind of happiness and warmth that only a partner could provide. David also found much joy and pleasure spending a lot of his time with his brother, John, doing various projects, taking weekly drives, and watching for John’s “Bat-Signal” on Friday nights, which meant the weekly gathering with special friends Tim, Carla, Danny, Dana, Tom, Robert, and sister Diane. Through all his accomplishments and triumphs, he never lost his sense of wonder, always marveling at life’s beauty. It didn’t matter where he was in the world, he carried that sense of awe with him. And more than that, he shared it with his family. He wove it into their lives through his stories, his creations, his love, and the way he saw the world. Because of him, they learned to look a little closer, appreciate a little more, and never take the small, beautiful moments for granted. David is survived by his children: Stephanie Yosten Pankey of Arlington, Texas and Terry and wife Kimberly Yosten of Spring Branch, Texas; grandchildren: London Pankey, Jack Pankey, and Fletcher Yosten; sisters: Susie and husband David Bullion of Austin, Texas, Debbie and husband Stuart Bradford of Fredericksburg, Texas, and Diane and husband Jim Grewing of Muenster, Texas; brother: John and wife Pat Yosten of Muenster, Texas; special friend and companion: Tommie Sue Hess of Muenster, Texas; and numerous extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife: Susie Yosten; parents: Leonard and Frances Yosten; son: Steven Yosten who passed on November 1, 2014; and grandparents: Robert and Agnes Yosten and Henry and Louise Wiesman. “Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond that glints on the snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die.”

David Leonard Yosten

November 4, 1943 - May 14, 2025