"It's always so hard to lose someone that you have known your whole life! As cousins, we spent a lot of happy times together as kids. I remember when Merlyn took me out in the field and showed me what an electric fence felt like! He got a good laugh out of that. Merlyn was a good guy, very devoted son and had a great sense of humor. He was so good about calling and checking in on a regular basis. I will miss our chats. My deepest sympathy to Aunt Kathryn and cousins, Jackie and Julie. Remember the good times!"
In loving memory of
Merlyn Keith Yoder
May 3, 1953 - May 7, 2018
WELLMAN - Merlyn Keith Yoder was born May 3, 1953, in Missouri. He was adopted by Daniel and Kathryn Yoder. He graduated from Iowa Mennonite School. Merlyn has lived in the Parnell and Wellman communities all of his life where he worked as a farm hand. He enjoyed going to the Old Threshers Reunion and displaying his antique gas engines. Merlyn died on Monday, May 7, 2018, in rural Parnell at the age of 65 years.
Merlyn is survived by his mother Kathryn Yoder of Wellman; and two sisters - Jackie Hansen of Mediapolis, and Julia Vanley of Wichita, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his father, and his grandparents - Omar and Nettie Yoder, and John and Lizzie Yoder.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 12, 2018, at the Powell Funeral Home in Wellman. Chaplain David Grimm will officiate. Burial will be in the West Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9-11 AM on Saturday. A memorial fund has been established for the Wellman Volunteer Fire Department. The Powell Funeral Home in Wellman is caring for Merlyn and his family.
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"I am so sorry for your loss. Merlin was always so full of life and enthusiastic. I remember playing with him, Jackie, and Julie when we would go to their house for Sunday dinners when we were kids and of course Kathryn was an outstanding cook! Our parents were great friends. Merlin was so good to Kathryn after she went to the nursing home, visiting her every day. I hope your good memories sustain you. Our hearts go out to you. "
"Merlyn had a sense of humor, he enjoyed a good laugh. He also loved to use his mechanical skills as he helped with farm work. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, his friends that he worked with and his bigger family, the volunteer fireman of Wellman. Merlyn will be missed by us all. May the family and friends of Merlyn sense God's presence near them, experience a calm spirit and peace of mind as God comforts and sustains you all. Blessings, Allen Leichty "