Luther Yoder Obituary
Donald was born in Perkasie, PA, on November 21st, 1933 to the late Pastor Abram D. Yoder and Laura (Stout) Yoder. He was the tenth child in a family of twelve children. He was a member of Swamp Mennonite Church for over seventy years and enjoyed singing in the Zion Choral Society Choir for many years.
Donald was employed at Longacre Poultry of Franconia and received recognition for his twenty years of service. After moving into the Souderton Mennonite Home, he worked in the kitchen washing dishes for many years. Many residents at the nursing home appreciated his faithful early morning newspaper delivery. He enjoyed traveling to Europe and Canada.
Donald had an amazing talent of remembering the birthday and anniversary dates of all family members. He could also quote the Yoder Family Tree and other residents family relationships.
He is survived by his younger brother, Daniel Yoder and wife Betty, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his six sisters, Miriam and her husband Rev. William Anders, Esther and her husband Titus Moyer, Dorothy and her husband Stanley Derstine, Gladys and her husband Lloyd Allebach, Gladys' twin sister Gloria Yoder, and Laura Grace Yoder; his four brothers, David Yoder and his wife Pauline, Paul Yoder and his wife Violet, Herbert Yoder and his wife Betty, and Timothy Richard Yoder; his nieces, Elaine (Anders) LoGiadice, Dawn (Anders) Jordan, Renee Yoder, Brenda Derstine; and nephew, Glenn Anders.
You are invited to visit with Donald's family and friends from 9:00-10:00AM on Friday, September 30, 2022 at Souderton Mennonite Home 207 W Summit St, Souderton, PA 18964 (215-723-9881). His service will follow at 10:00AM. NOTE: MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT SOUDERTON MENNONITE. Interment will be held at Swamp Mennonite Cemetery. Arrangements are by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Ltd (215-536-3343). To view his online obituary, please visit www.nauglefcs.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Donald's memory to the Souderton Mennonite Homes located at 207 W Summit St, Souderton, PA 18964.
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