Richard “Dick” Yoder, a lifetime Warsaw resident, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, at home in Warsaw. He was 81 years old.
Born on Nov. 1, 1939, in Fort Wayne, Dick was the son of Ervin E. Yoder and Ailleen Holderbaum Himes whom most knew as “Marie.” He grew up in Warsaw and attended Miami Military Academy before joining the United States Army, serving mostly in Germany from 1957-1960.
Dick was a hard worker and a straight shooter. He spent more than 20 years with city of Warsaw Street Department and went on to work for ACE Hardware in Warsaw after retiring. As a proud veteran, he was also a member of North Webster American Legion, Post 253.
On Oct. 29, 1961, Dick was married to Dardanella Himes Yoder. The pair spent more than 55 years together before her passing on July 15, 2017. He was also preceded in passing by two sons: Michael Edwin Julian and Richard DeWayne Yoder.
He is survived by his children: daughters, Laura (Wes) Engle, of Warsaw; and Tina (Justin) Embry, of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; and sons, David Julian, of Columbia City; Brian (Brenda) Yoder, of Warsaw; and Chris (Tracy) Yoder, of Mentone; fur-son, Tucker; grandchildren, Holly Trump, Jon Engle, Ben Engle, Brook Julian, Tim Julian, Dugan Julian, Judd Julian, Tyler Julian, Connor Julian, Justin Yoder, Nate Yoder, Josh Embry, Zach Embry, Amber Yoder, Bryanna Hanson, Devon Hanson, Dillon Yoder, Izekiel Yoder and Kirstyn Yoder; and 27 great-grandchildren.
Assisting the family is Titus Funeral Home of 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, where visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 20 beginning at 10 a.m. At noon, Pastor Loren Bradley will officiate Dick’s funeral service. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, with graveside honors by members of the United States Army and American Legion.
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Memorials may be directed to American Legion, Post 253, 756 S. Main St, North Webster, IN 46555; or to a veteran’s support charity of the donor’s choice.
Written condolences may be left at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
