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CHARLES JODER Obituary

CHARLES W. JODER, 91, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, at Chapman Place. Born on July 17, 1926, in Johnstown, Pa., he was the son of the late Rev. Fred L. and Mary Ellen (Bheam) Joder. As a son of missionaries, Charles spent 14 years with his family, serving in French West Africa. He attended Fort Wayne Bible College where he met his beloved wife, Pauline, and graduated from Purdue University in 1970. He retired in 1986 from Dana Corporation after 39 years of service as a Process Engineer. He is survived by his children, Gwendolyn D. (Jack) Joder-DeLong, Wayne C. (Lois) Joder, Steven D. (Connie) Joder, Darrell L. Joder, and Cheryl A. (Bill) Joder - Biggs; grandchildren, Jackie, Jeff, Doug, Michael, Jason, Dustin, Hollie, Vincent, Heather, Amanda and Nicholas; and 20 great-grandchildren with one on the way. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Mildred Pauline (McMichael) Joder; stepmother, Clara Joder; and sister, Ruth Joder - Bicha. Funeral service is 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, with calling from 10 a.m. until time of service. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, at the funeral home. Burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorial donations may be given to Alliance Community Church, Fort Wayne or Heartland Hospice of Fort Wayne. For online condolences, please visit www.hockemeyermillerfh.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers from Sep. 30 to Oct. 1, 2017.

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Linda Felger

October 1, 2017

Wayne,

May your find comfort and strength from the Lord, our Heavenly Father today and as He walks with you during the days ahead. With sincere condolences, Linda Zurbrugg Felger

Earl Cecil

October 1, 2017

Dear Joder family,
Our condolences to each of you at this time of your loss. I am Kenneth & Amy Cecil's son Earl from Curdes Missionary Church of years ago. May the Lord be your peace and comfort.

Paul Ellenberger

September 30, 2017

Charles, you bring back lots of memories of our years together at the Mamou Foyer school, in Mamou, Guinea. Those were the days! And you have been faithful over the years. " Well done, good and faithful servant . . . enter into the joy of your Master."

Bernard Wright

September 30, 2017

Although we didn't get acquainted until our older years, we appreciated our contacts with Charles and Pauline. My wife enjoyed chatting with Pauline, while Charles and I reminisced about Africa. By the way, my wife loved and respected Charles' dad and stepmom whom she knew well in Africa. So, although our contacts were infrequent, we will always treasure the connection with the Joders and also their warm and welcoming family. Bernard and Carol Wright

GWEN DELONG

September 30, 2017

TO MY LOVING FATHER,I WILL ALWAYS MISS AND LOVE YOU.LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.(THIS IS #1)
YOUR FAVORITE NAME FOR ME. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE SPECIAL MEMORIES I WILL HAVE FOREVER,YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART.

Linda Ruff

September 30, 2017

Linda Ruff

September 30, 2017

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