Henry J Yoder

Henry J. Yoder, age 59, of Killbuck, O., passed away at his home Tuesday morning, April 10, 2012 following a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Born September 4, 1952 in Millersburg, he was the son of the late John E. and Anna D. (Miller) Yoder. Henry completed his formal education at Green Ridge School.

As a young man, Henry owned 2 movie theaters and 3 video stores for several years. He also served as Killbuck’s mayor from 1984 to 1992. After selling the theaters and stores, Henry owned Vinyl Sign Design and successfully operated it before selling and joining Holmes Oil. There, Henry was a fuel truck driver until his cancer diagnosis in 2008.

Henry loved following and participating in the word of politics. He also enjoyed woodworking, being in the outdoors, and raising animals. Another activity Henry greatly enjoyed was attending the Yoder Homecomings every year.
No matter what he did, he gave his heart and soul to the project at hand.

On March 10, 1996 in the Killbuck United Methodist Church, Henry married his beloved wife and friend, the former Elizabeth A. “Beth” Bantum. Together, they loved and nurtured their two children, Ian Blake and Kaitlyn Elizabeth Yoder of the home.

He also leaves behind his other children, Gerald Keith Yoder and Rachael Renee Yoder; his step-son, Randy Russell; his siblings, Roman J. (Barbara) Yoder, Susie J. (Roman D.) Miller, Emanuel J. (Barbara Ann) Yoder, Anna J. (Noah J.) Yoder, Edna J (Mose J.) Mast, Mose J. (Katie Mae) Yoder, Fannie J. (Abe N.) Miller; his mother-in-law, Helen Clark; his brothers-in-law, Paul (Jenny) Bantum and John (Lori) Bantum; and numerous nieces and nephews. His two dogs, Buddy and Lily complete his family.

In addition to his parents, Henry was preceded in death by 11 siblings.

Visitation will be held in the Geib Funeral Center at Dover, 5600 N. Wooster Ave., on Thursday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. A service celebrating his life will be held in the funeral home on Friday at 10:30 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Burial will follow the service in Dover Burial Park.