Eli J. Yoder Obituary
The family announces the passing of Eli J. Yoder of Hutchinson, Kansas on August 23, 2026. Eli, born on June 12, 1937, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jacob Yoder and Barbara Edna Yoder (Nisly); his former wife Emma Yoder; and his siblings, Esther Yoder, Becky Nisly, Elmer Yoder, Verna Yoder, Ivan Yoder and Henry Yoder.
He is survived by: his wife Clara Ann Yoder; his children, Richard Yoder (Susan) of Hutchinson, Joyce King (Jake) of Arlington and Emily Miller (Freeman) of Arrington, VA; his stepchildren, Robert Lichtenberger (Rebecca) of Idaho, Marty Lichtenberger (Sandy) of Pennsylvania, Lisa Stoltzfus (Myron) of Idaho, Duane Lichtenberger (Shirley) of Pennsylvania and Andrea Bream (Danny) of Pennsylvania; his siblings, Clara Yoder of Phoenix, AZ, Andrew Yoder (Jeanie) of Partridge, Ernest Yoder (Irene) of Hutchinson and Bertha Miller (Paul) of Hutchinson; and his sisters-in-law, Theresa Yoder of Denver, CO and Velma Yoder of Partridge, KS. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren; 32 step-grandchildren; 74 great-grandchildren; 64 step great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Cedar Crest Amish Mennonite Church for Prison Ministries, 7213 W. Mills Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
