Joseph S. Yoder, Jr.

Joseph S. Yoder, Jr., 86, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 in his home, surrounded by family. He was born on July 5, 1938 in LaGrange County, Indiana, to Joseph S. Yoder, Sr., and Pearl Yoder. On July 24, 1965, he married Anna Marie Baker.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, John Yoder. Joseph is survived by his wife, Anna Marie Yoder, and five children, Jo Ann (Ali) Jojo, Joseph S. Yoder III, Sandra (Karl) Yoder, James (Rhonda) Yoder, and Stacey (Keith) Wixson. Joseph is also survived by five sisters, Hazel Ann (Clarence) Bontrager, Rosalie (Wilbur) Bontrager, Marilynn (Larry) Hooley, Peggy (Vern) Gillespie, and Nita (Dave) Gerwel, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Joseph was a devoted Christian and loved Jesus with all his heart and sacrificed everything to God. He attended Calvary Hill Baptist Church in Elkhart, IN.

Joseph enjoyed participating in church activities. He also enjoyed watching the Cleveland Indian baseball team, fishing, golfing, hunting, and spending time with family. He also enjoyed cooking and gardening.

Joseph was employed by Willie Miller Oakbrook Homes pouring concrete. Joseph finished his career at Midwest Logistics as a truck driver. After retiring, he did maintenance work at Hubbard Hill retirement community in Elkhart, IN. Joseph always quoted, “Do it right the first time, and you won’t have to do it a second time.”

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary Hill Baptist Church, 27664 C.R. 24, Elkhart, IN 46517.

Elkhart Cremation Services has been entrusted with his care.

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