Noah L. Yoder

1943 - 2024

Noah L. Yoder, 81, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in an automobile accident on October 10, 2024, Noah was born February 8, 1943, in Mark Center, Ohio, son of the late Peter "Pete" and Leah (Miller) Yoder. He attended Harlan High School. Noah married Joyce L. Anderson, on February 24, 1968, in Hicksville, Ohio, and she survives. Noah began his career as a Co-Owner of Yoder Body Shop. He then owned and operated Noah Yoder Ford in Hicksville for over 30 years, retiring in 2011 when he sold his business to Jim Schmidt. In retirement, Noah worked for Jim Schmidt Family of Dealerships, working as a car runner. Noah had a passion for cars his whole life and was the owner of Noah Yoder Ford Racing. Noah was a member of Central Ministries in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Hicksville Rotary Club, and Old Fort Mustangers Club. He previously served on the Hicksville Schools Board of Education. In his free time, he enjoyed going to car shows, reading, camping, bike riding, and taking walks. Noah enjoyed his daily coffee gang at Hicksville McDonalds. Above all, he loved his family and supported them in all their activities. Surviving is his loving wife of 56 years, Joyce of Hicksville; three children, Jerry Yoder of Harlan Indiana, Jill (Dusty) Evans of Hicksville, and Jeff (Lauren) Yoder of Sarasota, Florida; five grandchildren, Chandler (Hunter Furman) Yoder, Burkely Yoder, Averee Yoder, Broc (Megan) Evans, and Dylan (Maddie) Evans; 3 brothers, Dale (Pam) Yoder of Hicksville, Gerald Yoder of Hicksville, and Kenneth (Lora) Yoder of Cutler Bay, Florida; two sisters, Margaret (Harvey) Steckly of Hicksville, and Deloris (Rick) Yoder of Antwerp. Noah was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Jerry Yoder. Visitation for Noah L. Yoder will be held from 3:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 706 N. Main Street, Hicksville, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Central Ministries, 5801 Schwartz Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46835 with Pastor Troy Jester officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Funeral guests are asked to enter door #6 at the church. Interment will follow in Yaggy Cemetery, Grabill, Indiana. Memorial contributions can be directed to Central Ministries.