William Robert Yoder

William Robert “Bill” Yoder, 79, of Mulberry, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015.

He was born September 15, 1935, in Clinton County near Mulberry, to Adam and Leona Smith Yoder.  On June 10, 1956, he married Linda Jenkins in Frankfort; she survives.

Bill was a 1953 graduate of Rossville High School.  After over 40 years, he retired from Rinker’s Materials as a plant manager.  He was a member of Trinity Church, past member of Rossville School Board, past member of John Purdue Club, life member of both Wildcat Conservation Club and Elks, and over 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge #618 where he was also Past Master.

In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by his children, Brian (Jo) Yoder, Pam (John) Shideler, Eric (Laura) Yoder, and Steven Yoder; sister, Charlotte (Bob) Ruch; eight grandchildren, Mark Yoder, Chris Yoder, Mitchell Yoder, Leanne Shideler, Jay Shideler, Jared (Amanda) Yoder, Brooke Yoder, and Drew Yoder; three great grandchildren, Aaron Yoder, Laina Yoder, and Nora Yoder; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and his sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Floyd Bolyard.

Visitation for Bill will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at Genda Funeral Home Rossville Chapel from 4:00 p.m. to the start of the Masonic Service at 7:00 p.m.  Funeral service will follow with Pastor Phil Whisler officiating.  Memorials in Bill’s name may be made to Clinton County Sheriff’s Department, Trinity Church, or Masonic Lodge #618.  Online condolences may be directed to www.gendafuneralhome.com.