Daniel M. Yoder

Daniel M. Yoder obituary, Topeka, IN

Daniel M. Yoder

Daniel Yoder Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Miller-Stewart Funeral Home on Nov. 12, 2025.
Daniel M. Yoder, 84, of Topeka, (district: 33), died at 8:02 am, on Wednesday, November 12 at his residence. He was born on November 19, 1940, in LaGrange County, to Monroe and Mattie (Yoder) Yoder. On September 24, 1964, in Noble County, he married Ida Irene Miller. She preceded him in death on July 5, 2023. Surviving are nine children, Kenneth (Tami) Yoder of Ligonier, Eugene (Loretta) Yoder of Cromwell, Carol Yoder, Susan (Norman) Miller both of Topeka, Doris (Glen) Miller of Shipshewana, Loretta (Floyd) Lehman, Rosetta (Dennis) Lambright both of Topeka, Becky (Dave) Stutzman of Middlebury, Monroe (Anika) Yoder of Fort Wayne; 40 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren; brother, Orvan (Ruth) Yoder of Rome City. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; two grandsons, Corbin Eli Yoder and Austin Daniel Yoder; a great-grandson, Jordan Dale Lambright. Daniel was a retired farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Visitation will be after 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 13 and after 10:00 am on Friday, November 14 at the family's residence, 5255 S. 900 W., Topeka. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Saturday, November 15 at the Elmer Jr. Yoder residence, 9080 W. 500 S., Millersburg. Services will be conducted by Bishop LaVern Lambright and the home ministers. Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery, Topeka.

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