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Nicholas Yoder Obituary
Nicholas Yoder, age 69, formerly of Freeport and Rockford Illinois, passed away Sunday Sept. 20, 2020, at Luther Haven Nursing Home in Montevideo, MN after a hard fight with diabetes and kidney failure.
Born August 4, 1951 to Wayne Yoder and Gloria (Raetz) Yoder. Nick grew up with his siblings and friends in Freeport, IL. and graduated from Freeport High School in 1969. He had a million jokes and stories about growing up with his siblings and friends from school. His daughters favorite story is when he took an adventurous trip with his close friends Roger and Pat Thruman to Fort Myers beach in Florida and a seagull swooped down and stole his hotdog right out of his hand.
Nick worked as a quality engineer for nearly 40 years in the Rockford Illinois area until his retirement in 2016 in Montevideo, MN.
Nick was united in marriage to Joan Daugirda Nelson on August 8, 1987 at
Sinnissippi Park in Rockford, Illinois. The couple started their new life together and later made a beautiful home in Montevideo, Minnesota in 2013 where he cherished spending time doing what he loved most. Spending quality time with Joan and his dog Mallee.
Nick loved spending time at the lake, taking golf cart rides around the resort, fishing, grilling, asparagus hunting, smoking sausage and fireside coffee chats. Nick loved to build bird houses and enjoyed giving them as gifts. Nick took great pride in his yard and spent many hours in the garden and planting flowers.
Nick is survived by his loving wife, Joan Yoder of Montevideo; son, Stavn
(Stephanie) Yoder of Rockton, IL; daughter Renee (Lance Thruman) Yoder Isbell of Davis,IL; step-daughter Elissa (Rich) Laumb of Montevideo; step-son Jeff (Beth) Nelson of Rockford, IL; 7 grandchildren, Brittany (Jon), Tyler, Ben, Monica, Quinton, Anabeth and Summer, 4 great grandchildren, Gabriel, Grace, Kelbi and Clay. Sister Sherri (Richard) Mullen, three brothers Randy (Debbie) Yoder, Jack (Marcia Hepler) Yoder, Curt (Rose) Yoder, former wife and mother of his children Mary Yoder and numerous nieces and nephews.
Nick is preceded in death by his beloved parents Wayne Yoder and Gloria (Raetz) Yoder.
A celebration of life for family and friends will be held at a later date.
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Joan Yoder
June 13, 2021
Nick was a wonderful husband and friend. His step children loved him to pieces. He would do anything for anyone, if they let him. He is missed beyond words. Your loving wife, Joan. Until we meet again.
Jim and Deb Graham
September 25, 2020
To the Yoder family, Sherry, Randy, Jacky, and Curt, I am deeply saddened by hearing of Nick's passing. I grew up with Nick and spent so much time with all of you playing football, baseball, racing bikes, ping pong, and just hanging out. We always were at the Yoder house doing something. Have great memories of those years. Nick was always fun and funny. A great guy and a good friend. Our deepest sympathies to all of you and Nick's family and friends. You are in our prayers. Rest in Peace Nick.
Dick Wieland
September 24, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lance Thruman
September 23, 2020
I remember Dad telling me a story about how him and Nick pushed my mom around the block twice trying to get the car to start then they asked if she had the key on. Well let's just say Dad and Nick got some exercise before mom realized she didn't have key on. Well she turned key in and it started right away. Needless to say Dad said him and Nick were exhausted and laughing about it. Lol
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