NAPPANEE – Joe Dean Yoder, son of John Dale and Vera Ann Yoder, of 10066 W. Hepton Road, Nappanee, died peacefully at birth at 8:19 p.m. April 10, 2012, as a result of polycystic kidney disease.
Also surviving are a brother, Derrick Yoder, at home; grandparents: Marvin and Emma Sue Yoder, Nappanee, and Elmer and Lizzie Yoder, Shipshewana; and great-grandparents: Katie Whetsone, Nappanee; Ella Hostetler, Topeka; and Esther Yoder, Shipshewana. He was preceded in death by three great-grandfathers.
A graveside service will be a 1 p.m. Friday at Borkholder Cemetery with Bishop Earl Earl Miller officiating.
Calling is from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the family residence.
Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, is in charge of arrangements. ***** Condolences may be sent via www.tlyfh.com
