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Arnold Yoder Obituary
Arnold Yoder was born January 2, 1920 in Parnell, Iowa the son of Artemus A. and Ella Mae (Eash) Yoder. He served in the United States Army during World War II. On September 5, 1943 he was united in marriage to Lourene H. Bachman in Manson, Iowa and the couple raised eight children; Gene, Emma Lee, James, Noreen, Reginald, Steve, Cheri and Don. Gene passed away on December 2, 2008. Arnold held a variety of jobs throughout his life including farming, and road construction and most recently owning and operating Yoder's Mobile Home Repair and Service. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church in Iowa City and he enjoyed mowing, gardening, driving the gator and spending time with his family. He was a devoted husband to Lourene and the couple just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last September.
Survivors include his wife Lourene of Kalona, a daughter in law; Bonnie Yoder of Ft. Dodge, IA, seven children; Emma Lee (Duane) Brenneman of Wellman, IA, James (Arlene) Yoder of Guffey, CO, Noreen (Stanley) Yoder of Parnell, IA, Reginald (Cheryne) Yoder, Steve (Pam) Yoder, Cheri (Eddie) Cole all of Iowa City, IA, and Don (Jane) Henson of Cotopaxi, CO, one sister; Madena Schlabaugh of Wellman, IA, 19 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren.
Preceding Arnold in death were his parents, one son; Gene Yoder, one grandson; Jeffery Brenneman, one brother Glenn and wife Rosalie Yoder and a sister; Loretta Bender and husband Lloyd.
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