Richard Allan Yoder

Richard Allan Yoder, Sr., 78, of Wooster, passed away March 8, 2013 in Panama City, Florida following an apparent heart attack.

Born in Midvale on April 29, 1934, he was the son of the late Howard Edward and Ruby Garnet (Newcomb) Yoder.

After graduating from Midvale High School, Richard entered the United States Navy where he honorably served his country for 20 years. Throughout his career, he had the privilege of serving on board the USS F.S. Key SSBB 657, USS Piper SS409, USS Sea Leopard SS483, and USS Skip Jack SSN585 submarines. He also served on a variety of other ships throughout his career, retiring as a EMC Chief Petty Officer.

Richard returned to Ohio following his military career and was employed with Lauren Manufacturing, Tremco in Ashland, and ultimately retired from Mohican Industries.

He married his lifelong companion and friend, the former Dorothy Jean Lenarz, on June 19, 1952. Together, they enjoyed an exciting and fulfilling life of family, friendship, and travel.

Richard was an avid golf enthusiast, taking great pride in mentoring his grandson, Andrew, in the sport. He played in numerous amateur tournaments and also enjoyed making custom golf clubs for family and friends.
He will be deeply missed by Dorothy; his children, Richard (Linda) Yoder of West Salem and Joni (Arthur) Wadsworth of Burbank; his grandchildren, Andrew and Lauren Yoder; his brother, George Yoder of Dover; and his sister, Mary Bronco of Georgia. Numerous nieces and nephews complete his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 1 sister.

Visitation will be held in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia on Thursday, March 14, 2013 from 4 to 7 p.m. A service celebrating his life will be held in the funeral home’s chapel on Friday beginning at 10 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. A military graveside service will be held in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio on Friday at 12:30 p.m.

Friends are invited to the Wayne Presbyterian Church in Wooster following the burial where a meal will be shared.