Jerome Dominic Yencharis Obituary (1942 - 2021)

Jerome Dominic Yencharis, 79, a caring father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away at home in League City, Texas on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Jerry was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on April 30, 1942 to Frank and Leona Yencharis. He is preceded in death by parents, brother, Frank M. Yencharis, and sister, Loretta. He is survived by children, Jerry Yencharis and Susan Postell and her daughter Katie. He also leaves behind his brother, Len Yencharis, Len's wife Joann and their children, Amy and Gregory, as well as his brother Frank's children, Elizabeth, Sharon and Carolyn. Jerry resided in League City, Texas for the last 56 years. After graduating from Princeton University with a degree in Aerospace Engineering, he moved to Texas in 1964 with his first wife, Barbara Ann Karcheski. Jerry began a 48-year career at NASA's Johnson Space Center in 1964. He was an integral part of the Apollo program, working in the Mission Planning and Analysis Division (MPAD). In this role, he helped design the Apollo mission trajectories to the moon. Later in his career, he oversaw development and operations of the computer systems that supported the Space Shuttle and International Space Station programs. Jerry was an avid fan of Houston sports teams, and enjoyed following the Astros, Texans and Rockets games. He enjoyed listening to many styles of music. He was always seeking to learn and grow by reading and following programs on the radio and internet. Jerry was a selfless family member and friend, who continuously put others before himself, and made the world a better place by doing so. A Memorial Service will be held 1pm on Tuesday, July 6, at Carnes Funeral Home in Texas City, Texas. Slideshow