Pauline M. Yannotti's Obituary
August 17, 1933 – April 19, 2019
Pauline M. Yannotti, 85, of Sun City Center, Florida, passed away on April 19, 2019, in Winter Haven, Florida. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Anton W. and Johanna S. M. Reuskens. She moved to Winter Haven in 1972 with her late husband, Walter J. Huebner, and four daughters. Pauline and Wally were active in the square dance community until his death in 1979. Pauline continued square dancing after his death where she met her current husband, William J. Yannotti, Jr. Pauline moved to Sun City Center, Florida after she married Bill in 1981.
Pauline retired in 1998 after working for a variety of businesses throughout her career, including Dooley Groves, Hillsborough Correctional Institution, and the Sun City Center Observer. Because of her passion for people, she volunteered at the South Bay Hospital Gift Shop after her retirement. Pauline found pleasure in participating in the Red Hatters, the Black Hatters, the Purple Butterflies, and Aquasizers. She developed strong friendships in the Sun City Center area through various social activities, such as Bingo, Hand and Foot, and Bunco.
Pauline is survived by her husband, William; daughters Lisa (Larry) Weeks, Karen Goclon, Noreen (John) Huebner, and Cynthia (Larry) Crane. She enjoyed spending time with her six grandchildren – Jennifer Williamson, Jeremy (Diana) Crane, Kyle (Amanda) Weeks, Sean Goclon, Matthew (Jessica) Crane, Kristen Weeks and eight great grandchildren.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at a later date.
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