Herman R. Yoder

Herman R. Yoder, age 88 of Nappanee, IN, died at 2:55 pm on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at his residence after complications from a stroke.  He was born on November 2, 1934 in Nappanee, IN to Isaac and Mattie (Mullet) Yoder.  Herman married Fern Stutzman on February 2, 1956.  She preceded him in death on July 29, 2016.  Herman was a lifelong Nappanee area resident and worked locally for many years in the RV industry, retiring in 1993.  In retirement he drove for the Amish.  Herman was a member of Berea Christian Fellowship.  He is survived by 6 children: Carolyn Yoder, Elkhart, Sharon White, Nappanee, Karen Kamanzi, Nappanee, Keith (Cheryl) Yoder, Nappanee, Galen Yoder, Nappanee, and Lynn Yoder, Warsaw;  4 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.  Herman was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and 12 siblings: Roman Yoder, Willis Yoder, Ura Yoder, Lester Yoder, Ezra Yoder, Clara Yoder, Esther Slabaugh, Fannie Graber, Emma Slabaugh, Suzie Yoder, Barbara Graber and Edna Yoder.  Visitation will be held from 12-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., Friday, November 3, 2023 at Berea Christian Fellowship (504 N. Main St., Nappanee) and one hour prior to the 10 a.m. funeral service on Saturday, November 4th also at Berea Christian Fellowship.  Burial will follow in Berea Christian Fellowship Cemetery.  Memorial contributions in Herman’s name can be given to Berea Christian Fellowship.  Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.