Michael Willard Yourtee

Michael Willard Yourtee, 82, of Brownsville, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Born on September 16, 1944, in the Panama Canal Zone, he was the son of the late Colonel Leon Ryno Yourtee Jr. and Claudia Rose (Bragin) Yourtee.

Michael, affectionately known as Mike or Mickey, was a dedicated professional whose career was marked by leadership, service, and achievement. He attended the University of Maryland, where he earned his undergraduate degree, before continuing his education at the University of Notre Dame, where he earned his Master of Business Administration. Mike proudly served four years in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of Captain. Following his military service, he built a distinguished career in the corporate sector, holding multiple leadership positions at Verizon and General Electric Information Services, where he dedicated more than 20 years to each organization. Throughout his life, Mike demonstrated a strong commitment to his family, his profession, and his country.

He is survived by his son, Major (Ret.) Justin Yourtee, and his wife, Kelley King; his three grandchildren, Willow Griffin-Yourtee, Phoenix Yourtee, and Lily Yourtee; and his sister, Ann Selnick.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Bast-Stauffer Funeral Home, 7606 Old National Pike, Boonsboro, Maryland.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Cemetery in Brownsville, Maryland.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans at https://help.dav.org/