Photo courtesy of Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home - Sebring
Sebring, Florida
Dec 24, 1941 – Aug 31, 2025
John Herman Yoder, 83 of Sebring, Florida passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife of 36 years by his side on August 31st at 2:22pm after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on December 24, 1941 in Chuckery, Ohio John was the son of the late Enos and Amanda Yoder. John spent 44 years employed by Ranco Controls in Plain City, Ohio as a plastic mold setter where he retired in 2004.
John was an avid sports fan, routinely supporting the Cincinnati Bengals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, especially the Ohio State Buckeyes, John also had a love for any Nascar race. He was very passionate about playing pool and was a great pool player, including participating in various pool leagues. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge in Sebring, Florida where he enjoyed playing pool with his friends.
Left to cherish his memory include his wife Linda (Bowser) Yoder, Children; Son Harlan (Angie) Yoder, daughters Shannon Barthart and Sherry Cope. Stepsons Tod (Karen) LeMaster, Billy (Jodi) LeMaster and Stepdaughter Kathy Powers. Sisters, Ruth Haimerl, Freda (Jim) Cron, brothers Andrew, Stephen (Nola) Marcus, Wesley (Angela) and Lonnie Yoder. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a special granddaughter Jessica Burn.
In addition to his parents, John is now reunited in heaven with his sister Elizabeth Smiley, Brothers James, Robert and Howard Yoder.
A visitation will be held from 3pm-5pm on Friday September 5, 2025 at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home in Sebring, Florida.
Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
4001 Sebring Parkway
Sebring, FL 33870
Online condolences may be left at:
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com
Condolences to Herman’s family,Prayers for healing Linda’s broken heart and for God to hold her in his loving Arms!Amen
Connie Arnett
September 05, 2025 | Aberdeen, OH | Family
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The Martin Family (Pennsylvania)
September 03, 2025
Sorry for your loss.
May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Herman will always be in your heart
Wendy Smith & Ron Hill
September 03, 2025 | Enon, OH | Acquaintance
I am so very sorry to hear of Herman’s passing. My prayers and deepest condolences to all the Family. While I hadn’t seen him in years I always remembered his kindness and how much he loved his family. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. May he Rest In Peace.
With my deepest sympathy,
Karen ( Wolford)
Karen Miller
September 03, 2025 | Westerville, OH | Family
Linda. We are so sorry to hear of Herman’s passing. He was a kind man and friend
Linda and homer Lewis
September 03, 2025 | Lancaster Ohio And Sebring F | Friend
