BERLIN-Kenneth P. Yearman, 85, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin, Vermont. Born June 10, 1940, in Baraboo, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late John and Alda (Beaver) Yearman and the second youngest of eight children.

After moving to Northfield in 1943, Ken eventually joined the Air Force and built a distinguished career in the Vermont Air National Guard. As a Master Sergeant, he served as a mechanic on EB-57 bombers and F-4 Phantoms. He married Marilyn (Root) Durkee in 1967 after which they lived in Montpelier, Vermont. They had one son together, Kenneth Jr.

Ken retired from the military in 1986 and worked another 12 years in Defense Logistics.

In 1988, Ken married Diane McMurphy. Together, they built a home and a beautiful life in Worcester, where they lived for over 30 years. They shared a love for raising Dachshunds and camping. Ken was involved in his community, serving with the Worcester Fast Squad, Jay Peak Ski Patrol, and the Vermont State Guard, as well as teaching hunter safety and working part-time at Cabot Creamery. His wife Diane passed away in 2024.

He leaves behind his son, Ken (Diane) Yearman Jr.; stepchildren Shari Sellers, Terri (Rigoberto) Olivarez, Jeffrey (Lidia) Rittenhouse, Richard (Lisa) Durkee, and Lisa (Perry) Branson; his sister, Judy; sister-in-law Bonnie McMurphy; and a large, cherished legacy of grand and great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held June 27, 2026, at the Wilson Cemetery in Barre Town, VT, at eleven o’clock.

Arrangements are in the care of Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home in Barre.

Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at: www.pruneaupollifuneralhome.com