Nathan E. Yoder

Nathan E. Yoder obituary, Massillon, OH

Nathan E. Yoder

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20

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

North Lawrence Fire Department

4052 Alabama Avenue Southwest, Navarre, OH 44662

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Nathan Yoder Obituary

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Nathan E. Yoder, 40, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly November 15, 2025. He was born on August 23, 1985 to Karen Diehl and Stephen Yoder.

Nate loved making music, being on the river, races, smoking meats, and had an avid interest, and much talent in blacksmithing, welding, and electrical work. Nate was extremely talented, kind, and well loved by those around him. He never met a stranger in his life.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Dan A. Yoder, paternal grandmother, Edra A. Yoder, and his maternal grandfather, Bud I. McCartney.

Nate is survived by his parents, Karen Diehl, Stephen Yoder, John Diehl and stepmom Debbie Diehl; son Jayden Woodruff, sister, Stephenie Yoder, sister, Cheyanne Diehl, brother, Daniel Yoder, grandparents, Shirley Powers, Bill and Margret Diehl, many loving friends, aunts and uncles, cousins, and nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at North Lawrence Fire Department, on December 20, 2025 from 3pm – 8 pm.

To share a memory of Nate or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below:

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

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Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

North Lawrence Fire Department

4052 Alabama Avenue Southwest, Navarre, OH 44662

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