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BENJAMIN YODER Obituary
76, of Gnadenhutten, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Aultman Hospital in Canton. He was born in Sugarcreek on May 23, 1942, to the late Henry and Susan H. (Miller) Yoder; and married the former Pauline "Ruth Ann" Fisher on January 13, 2001. She survives. He was retired from Timberline Trucking in Winesburg, where he worked for 23 years and was known by the handle "Buggywhip". Following his retirement, he operated B and P Farm Produce Market. He was a member of the Sugarcreek Fire Dept. for 37 years; and he enjoyed planes, trains, painting and reading.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Steve (Janet) Yoder of Clinton, Lavern (Deb) Yoder of Sugarcreek, Jim (Amanda) Yoder of Millersburg, Marla (Robert) Johnson of VA, and Joe (Sondra) Yoder of New Philadelphia; step-daughter, Annetta (Tim) Brown of Gnadenhutten; 10 grandchildren; four step grandchildren; three great grandchildren and was awaiting the arrival of another in the near future; five step great grandchildren; siblings: Owen (Bonnie) Yoder of Midvale, Ada (David) Doll , Henry Jr. (Ruth Ann) Yoder, and Dan (Brenda) Yoder all of Sugarcreek, Paul (Kathy) Yoder of Hartville, and Esther Yoder of Walnut Creek; two sisters-in-law, Marie Yoder of Berlin and Esther Yoder of Sugarcreek; and the mother of his children, Clara Yoder of Sugarcreek. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Emanuel and David; and two step grandsons.
Services will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennison Foursquare Church, 7325 US 250, Dennison, Ohio, with Pastor Rod Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Ridgecrest Memory Garden in Dover. Friends may call on Friday 1-3 and 5-8 p.m. at Smith-Varns Funeral Home in Sugarcreek , followed by Firemen Services at 8 p.m., and on Saturday one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be made to the Dennison Foursquare Church, 7325 US 250, Dennison, Ohio 44621.
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Candi & Allen Bradshaw
May 23, 2019
I am glad that we ran into you today, but it is so sad to learn of Ben's passing. We will miss seeing him around town and at the market. He always seemed to have a smile on his face and was always pleasant and friendly. Our deepest sympathies and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Cara Pfeiffer
May 2, 2019
Dear Pauline and Family,I am so sad to hear of Ben's passing. He was such an incredibly kind and generous man. I remember planting flowers with him once at the Dennison Foursquare Church, and he said I worked as hard as an Amish girl. Made me laugh. That was a decade ago, but I still remember that day on occasion and always smile thinking about Ben. I'll smile now when I think of him with our Lord. Praying that as you grieve you will be given abundant measures of joy in the midst as you remember all the wonderful moments with Ben. Blessings and Love,Cara (Caudill) Pfeiffer
Greg Maust
May 2, 2019
I was very sorry to hear of Ben's death. I served with Ben on the fire department for many years and have many memories that I Will always cherish. His smile and caring for others was always present. Rest in peace my friend until the resurrection.
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Hazel Bailey
May 2, 2019
worked with Ben at the fire department for many years he always had a smile for everyone Prayers are with your family
Lori Schwartz
May 1, 2019
So very sorry for your loss Pauline, we will miss his great smile coming into the sewing class on Wednesdays at the Senior Center. Having lunch with you guys was always so much fun, he was a wonderful person and will be missed terribly. Rest in peace Ben!!!!
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