Joseph Adolph Yentzen, Jr.

Joseph Adolph Yentzen Jr., 83, of Pass Christian, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026.

Joe was born in Gulfport, Mississippi, and graduated from St. John High School in 1961. Following high school, Joe proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1961 to 1965. During his military service, he was stationed in Hawaii and at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and also served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he used the GI Bill to attend The University of Southern Mississippi, where he graduated with dual degrees in Accounting and Economics.

Joe spent many years working as an accountant, including service with the Internal Revenue Service and the Defense Contract Audit Agency.

In 1966, Joe married his high school sweetheart, Nancy. Together, they recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, marking a lifetime of love and devotion to one another and their family.

Joe’s Catholic faith was an important part of his life. Growing up, he served as an altar server and later made sure his children were given the gift of a Catholic education. He especially enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in sports and took great pride in supporting them throughout their lives.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Aileen Yentzen.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Nancy; his children, Jennifer D’Aquilla (David), Michael Yentzen, and Patrick Yentzen; his granddaughters, Anna (Morgan) Laufhutte and Sarah D’Aquilla; and other family members who will cherish his memory.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, September 11, at Holy Family Parish in Pass Christian. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by Mass at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Holy Family Youth Group, 22342 Evangeline Road, Pass Christian, MS 39571, or St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School, 4321 Espy Avenue, Long Beach, MS 39560.

The family would also like to extend a special thank you to the staff of St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport for the care, kindness, and compassion shown to Joe and his family during his final days.

The Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is serving the family.