Fred Yoder Obituary (1936

Fred J. Yoder, 83, of rural Milton, Iowa passed away on March 21, 2019 at his home. He was born March 1, 1936 in Arthur, Illinois to Joe A. and Susanna Mast Yoder. He married Martha Ann Gingerich on November 29, 1956. Fred was a farmer and worked at a furniture store making rugs and furniture. He was a member of the Old Order Amish. He is survived by his wife, Martha Yoder; children, Owen (Treva) Yoder of Bonduel, Wisconsin, Barbara (Devon) Weaver of Milton, Melvin (Esther) Yoder of Hillpoint, Wisconsin, Eldon Ray (Mary) Yoder of Milton; 25 grandchildren; and 99 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; two sisters; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the Devon Weaver residence (14682 Route J40, Milton, Iowa 52570). Minister in charge will be Daniel Detweiler. Burial will be at the Lebanon Amish Cemetery. Visitation will be all day on Saturday at the Devon Weaver residence.