SEES Newsletter
October 30, 2026
Dr. Joe Calvin Yelderman Jr., beloved professor, mentor, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 9th surrounded by his family.
A Baylor graduate who served as a professor of geology for 43 years, Joe was a gifted educator and hydrogeologist whose passion for teaching, environmental stewardship, and his Christian faith touched generations of students and colleagues.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Diane, their three children, and 10 grandchildren.