Verlo R. Yoder

Verlo R. Yoder, 70, of Goshen died Wednesday evening, January 29, 2014, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne. He had been ill for several years. He was born October 24, 1943 in Nappanee to Roman and Cora (Hochstetler) Yoder. He is survived by his former wife and caregiver, Jan McManus Yoder, of Goshen; three children; Elaine (Greg) Hite, of Rossville, Devon (Bev) Yoder, and Cindy Fager, both of Goshen; six grandchildren; a brother, Fred (Sandra) Yoder, of Manitowac, Wisconsin; and two sisters, Becky (Mahlon) Petre, of Renieck, West Virginia, and Rosemary (David) Yoder, of Grantsville, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his parents. Verlo was a lifelong area resident and professional photographer who owned his own business, Studio 33, from 1986-2009. Prior to this he was employed at Starcraft for 18 years and a partner at Troyer Studio, Goshen, He was a past president of the Michiana Professional Photographers and member of the Indiana Professional Photographers and DeGara Club. He was also a former member of the Goshen Jaycees. Mr. Yoder enjoyed reading his Bible, time spent with family, and his dog, Buster, antique tractors, collecting farm toys, reading and learning about World War II and Civil War History. He attended People's Bible Church, Benton, until he was unable to because of his health. Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, where an 11 a.m. funeral service will be held Monday. Rev. John Randolph, of People's Bible Church, will officiate. Burial will follow at Sugar Grove Cemetery, Goshen. Memorial contributions may be directed to Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.