Vernon S. Yoder

Vernon S. Yoder, 77, of Goshen, died at his home Sunday morning, February 5, 2012. He was diagnosed with lung cancer in July 2011. He was born December 19, 1934 in Hutchinson, Kansas, to the late Solomon and Sarah (Stutzman) Yoder. He married Jacqueline Douma August 12, 1955. She survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Wanda Kay (Kenneth) Weirich of Middlebury; three grandchildren, Matthew and Melissa Weirich and Candice (Dan) Niksch; two great-grandchildren, Parker and Noelle Niksch; and a brother, Lester (Lucy) Yoder of Goshen. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Sue Yoder in 1969. He had worked for Steury Boat and Trailers and then Duplex Products, until his retirement in 1997. Following retirement he worked for Car-Quest, Middlebury. A member of New Paris Church of the Brethren, he enjoyed camping and fishing, especially in Minnesota and formerly played fast pitch softball as a pitcher. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, February 9, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home and one hour prior to the 10 a.m., Friday, February 10, 2012, funeral service at the New Paris Church of the Brethren. Pastor Stan Godfrey will officiate. Burial will follow in Violett Cemetery, Goshen. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Paris Church of the Brethren or Goshen Home Care and Hospice.