Bill is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ethel (Finn) Yoder; his sister, Mary Kay Weeks, of Angola; his children, Erica and Paul Jamison of Huntertown,

Dr. Jeffrey Yoder, of Chicago; grandsons, William, Andrew, and Benjamin Jamison; sister-in-law, Karen (Ron) Sanders, of Angola; and Bobbie Finn-Will (Lois Ventura), of Toledo; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Ernest and Sarah Yoder; brother-in-law, Douglas Weeks; in-laws, Helen and Arnold Finn; and his beloved dog, Francine (Frannie).

Born on Sept. 4, 1948, the family moved to Garrett, Indiana, in 1956, where his father purchased the Ford dealership.

When Bill graduated from Garrett High School in 1966, he attended Michigan State University and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing.

Upon graduation, he returned to Garrett to work at Yoder Ford Sales. In the late 80s, Bill purchased and expanded the dealership, including establishing Yoder-Fuller Ford in Angola from 2013-2019. Bill continued to work from the hospital until his death.

Bill was proud of his business accomplishments. He was recognized 26 times by Ford Motor Company, which included seven President's awards, receiving the last one in 2022. The Ford President's Award is one of Ford's most prestigious awards focusing on customer satisfaction.

Bill also received the Junior Achievement Hall of Fame award in 2015, for DeKalb

County, and was awarded Most Outstanding Business of the Year in Garrett.

Bill was dedicated to his employees and the community. During his life

time, he supported local county sports associations, Girl Scouts, Garrett

Public Library, and The Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center (JAM), among

others.

He was also a former Exalted Ruler of the local order of the Elks and served as a Board Member of the Garrett State Bank.

During Bill's free time, he enjoyed coaching his children's team sports, playing bridge and poker with his buddies, going to car auctions, golfing, and spending time with his family at Lake Gage.

Memorials may be given to the JAM Center of Garrett Indiana, to the

Leukemia And Lymphoma Society, or blood or monies to the American

Red Cross,

Funeral arrangements are pending at Thomas Funeral Home of Garrett.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by KPCNews on Jan. 7, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for William Yoder

Sponsored by Thomas Funeral Home - Garrett.

10 Entries

Sean Witkovsky

February 21, 2023

Every time I spritz on Polo cologne I think of Bill and the huge bottle, of his, that I sneaked a couple dabs from. He will forever be in my thoughts.

John & Debbie Graves

January 21, 2023

Ethel, we just heard. We are so sorry for your loss. We hope that God comfort you and the family during this time. We love the house you built and sold to us, we hope we have done you proud. Of course, part of the downstairs is decorated in FORD! We are proud to have been able to meet you both!

Maurice Taulman, Press A Dent.

January 13, 2023

Im sorry for your loss, I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Yoder through his Ford dealership. I would visit him every Tuesday to work on some of his cars on the car lot. He was great person, I will miss seeing him. RIP Mr. Yoder.

Emily O´Connor Gowgiel

January 11, 2023

Jeff and family. I am very sorry for your loss. He was a great guy. You drove me to Dwenger every day freshman year. I will never forget that. Prayers.
Emily O´Connor Gowgiel

Moira L Kalakoda

January 9, 2023

Sending healing prayers, and comforting hugs to the family.
Moira & Kelly

Jo Wells

January 9, 2023

I am so very sorry and saddened to hear this.
I'm Praying for Our Heavenly Father to give Ethel and his family a peaceful mind and soul in the future moving on.
You are in my thoughts and Prayers.

The Trier Family

January 8, 2023

Enjoyed going to auctions and playing golf with Bill....salt of the Earth. None finer!

Paul and Myrna Demske

January 7, 2023

Ethel and family, so sorry for your loss. I got to know Bill through you and the times he came to school to pick up someone's car to be worked on. Great guy!

Bill Bailey

January 7, 2023

Years ago, in The seventies and early eighties I was bill Yoder's Ford district manager. We were Both about the same age and learning the business. More than that we played Golf poker and drank a few beers together. Years later after I left Ford Irene the bill several times we reminisand saw each other periodically. Of course always discussing the old days. His lake neighapril was actually an old friend of mine from Newcastle Indiana. He was a good man
RIP my friend. You will be missed.

MIKE FRY & Shari

January 7, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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