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Merrill Yoder Obituary

Merrill Yoder, 84, Sarasota, died June 20, 2005. He was born Feb. 16, 1921, in Arthur, Ill., and came to Sarasota 33 years ago from Goshen, Ind. He owned Yoder Auto Sales in Sarasota from 1977 to 2000. He was a member of Bahia Vista Mennonite Church. Survivors include his daughter, Phyllis of Sarasota; sons Thomas and Paul, both of Sarasota; and brothers David and Jerry, both of Michigan. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel. A service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Bahia Vista Mennonite Church. Burial will follow in Palms Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Bahia Vista Mennonite Church, 4041 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota, FL 34232.

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Published by Herald Tribune on Jun. 22, 2005.

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