David J. Yoder

David J. Yoder, 72, of South Bend, died Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born September 19, 1951, in Goshen to David and Lydia (Chupp) Yoder.

Survivors include four children, Jeff, Jenny, Julie, and Nick Yoder; caretaker, Sue Wolf of Elkhart; and four sisters, Leona Baker of Middlebury, Bertha Yoder of Phoenix, Arizona, Thelma Leinbach and Marilyn Yoder, both of Goshen.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Herman Yoder.

David was a 1970 graduate of Fairfield High School. Following high school, he joined the United States Army, where he served from 1970-1973. “Airborne infantry all the way every day!”

After returning to Goshen, he worked in the rubber manufacturing industry until his retirement.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at noon.

Burial with military honors will follow at Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury.

Memorial gifts may be directed to the Goshen V.F.W. Post #985, 1201 W. Pike Street, Goshen, IN 46526.