Nancy A. Yoder

Nancy A. Yoder, 85, of Berne, Indiana passed away late Saturday, March 23. 2024, at Swiss Village.  She had resided in Sonnenblum at Swiss Village.

She was born on August 17, 1938, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Arthur C. and Eleanor M.(Steele) Shoaf.

Nancy was united in marriage to Earl W. Yoder on October 20, 1957 at Monroe United Methodist, and he survives.

She was a former member of the Monroe United Methodist Church in Monroe. Nancy was a former Sunday School Teacher, and Pre-school Teacher. She served as President of the United Methodist Women.  She served as a 4-H Leader for French Township Peppy Peppers; Adams Central and South Adams Mini-4-H Clubs.

Nancy served in the lunchroom at Adams Central School for several years.  She also worked part- time for Adams County Extension Office for 15 years. Following the Extension Office Nancy worked at Berne Senior Center a few years.

She is survived by her loving husband, Earl W. Yoder of Berne, Indiana; son, Doug (Carolyn) Yoder of Hoagland, Indiana; son, Jeff (Jill) Yoder of Monroe, Indiana; son, Brad (Taya) Yoder of Berne, Indiana; brother, Jack (Sue) Shoaf of Berne, Indiana; five grandsons, Joel (Virginia), John (Ami), Ryan, Reid (Cayla) and Cale Yoder; granddaughter, Caylie Yoder; seven great-grandchildren, Karsen Eib & Kayden Yoder; Mia & Micah Yoder; William Yoder, Ava Yoder and Adalyn Yoder

In addition, to her parents; Nancy was preceded in death by a sister, Rena Lou Shoaf as an infant.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Swiss Village Chapel with Pastor Mike Wertenberger officiating. Burial will follow at St. Luke’s Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 3-5 p.m. & 6-8p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the Swiss Village Chapel and one hour prior to service at Swiss Village Chapel on Thursday.

Preferred memorials are to Kinder Haus Child Care at Swiss Village.

Arrangements are by Zwick and Jahn Funeral Homes, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel of Berne, Indiana.