Willis Edward Yoder

Willis Edward Yoder was born on March 18, 1937, in Washington Co, IA, the son of Lloyd and Clarissa (Hochstedler) Yoder. He was baptized in his youth and remained a faithful member of the Old Order Amish Church until his death. He was united in marriage to Wilma Kauffman on August 13, 1959. He was ordained a minister in 1966 and a bishop in 1991. He died after a brief illness on Dec. 25, 2025, at the age of 88 yr.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma and six daughters: Lois (Loren) Yoder of Riverside, Audrey Yoder, Charlotte (Lyndon) Miller, Iva (Duane) Bontrager, Rhoda Yoder, all of Kalona, and Dorcas (Leland) Miller of Riverside; 28 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Cora Mae, his parents, one granddaughter, Nancy Arlene Yoder, two brothers, Ernest and Glen Dale, and six sisters: Velma, Anna Marie, Pauline, Alta, Susan, and Iva Yoder.

The family wishes to thank everyone for their kindness and support during this time.