Eunice Gertrude Yount, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan died at her home November 3, 2014 after a lengthy battle with ovarian cancer.

Eunice was born May 26, 1931 in Bach, MI (Huron County) to Walter and Emma (Schoening)       Wiesenauer.  Eunice was the ninth of 13 children.  During the Great Depression her family endured incredible hardships yet through strong faith and hard work the family persevered eventually settling in Auburn, MI.

In 1954 Eunice was selected as the Auburn Centennial Queen. True to her attention deflecting manner, her children only recently discovered that she was crowned by then Governor G. Mennen Williams. As the Centennial Queen she attended a grand opening for a new business and met the man that she would eventually marry, Charles R. Yount Sr. Charles and Eunice married December 8, 1956 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Monitor Township, Mi. They were married 53 years and had four children.

Charles was in the military and they lived many places as typical of military families. While Charles was stationed in Izmir, Turkey, Eunice took the trip of her life; a three week tour of the Holy Lands. She often referenced it throughout her life. 

Eunice was a voracious reader, enjoyed crossword puzzles, art, classical music, National Public Radio and the simple wonder and beauty of being outside. Eunice retired from the State of Michigan in 1993 after working many years as an Aide at the Regional Center.

Prior to her illness, eighty year old Eunice regularly attended church, participated in Bible Study and various women’s groups at Zion Lutheran Church. She loved to work in her yard and exercise with her dear friend Gayleen Beavers. But what she enjoyed most was time with her husband, children and grandchildren.

Eunice is survived by her son Michael Wesley Yount of Mt. Pleasant, daughter Diana Marie Yount of East Lansing, Mi.  Grandchildren: Sonya Yount of Irving, TX, Amber (Travis)Watkins of Duran, MI, Crystal Yount of Flint, MI, Amanda Hougen of Flint, MI, Ryan(Sandy) Welch of St. Paul, MN, Allison Yount of Lansing, MI, Megan Yount of Ann Arbor, Step-grandchildren Chelsea and Kerhwin Byas of Ann Arbor.  great grandchildren Amara and Piper Hougen, Ella Watkins, daughter-in-laws Charlene Yount of Flushing, Susan Byas of Ann Arbor, MI.  Former daughter-in-law Vickie Trout of Durand, MI, Sisters Edna Kennedy of Midland, MI and Betty Lutz of Bay City, MI.  Eunice is survived by numerous sister and brother in-laws, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceding Eunice in death: her husband Charles Yount, has his queen again and her greatest sadness, the early deaths of her sons John Yount, Joseph Yount, step-son Charles R. Yount, daughter-in law Christine Yount (Sheehan), parents  Walter and Emma Wiesenauer, brothers Harold Wiesenauer, Victor Wiesenauer, Roland Wiesenauer, Arthur Wiesneauer, Walter Wiesenauer, Karl (Pete) Wiesenauer, William Wiesenauer,  sisters Elva Wiesenauer, Mabel Wiesenauer and Lorna PFund, several brother and sister-in-laws , nieces, nephews.

The family wishes to thank Jennifer Abbott for her invaluable support that allowed Eunice to enjoy the last months of her life in her home.

Visitation for Eunice will be held Thursday, November 6, 2024 from 6-8pm at Rowley Funeral Home and on Friday, November 7, 2014 from 10-11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 3401 E. River Road, prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service with Pastors Samuel Reith and Jonathon Bakker officiating.  All are invited to join the family for lunch at the church after the funeral services.  Interment will take place in Memorial Gardens beside her husband.  For those wishing to make a donation in Eunice’s memory, please consider the Zion Lutheran Church Building Fund or Heartland Hospice.  Envelopes are available at the church and Rowley Funeral Home.

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