YETMAR RONALD G

WO1 Ronald "Pitot" G. Yetmar was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 07/28/2021 at the age of 71.8
Foley, AL
Flight Class 69-43
Date of Birth 09/23/1949
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with C/7/17 CAV in 70-71
Call signs in Vietnam RUTHLESS RIDER, BLUE 35
This information was provided by Jani Gesch - Obit

More detail on this person: Ronald Yetmar, "Ron", 71 of Foley, AL passed away July 28, 2021 from a bacterial infection caught while on a business trip to South America. He was born in Fort Dodge, IA on September 23, 1949. He graduated with a degree in aeronautical studies from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL. After returning from Viet Nam and finishing his degree, he went into real estate sales in Daytona Beach, FL and later flew for Petroleum Helicopters in AL to platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. After several years of flying off the coast, he became a well known businessman in Foley. His many business interests included a resort, storage facilities, pawn shop & many real estate interests. He is survived by his love, Jane-Lynne.

This information was last updated 09/07/2021

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Date posted on this site: 10/13/2025