Heaven gained "11 pairs of Crocs" early on the morning of Oct 13, 2026. Our hearts are broken, but we know he is finally at peace, pain free and with his Savior, Jesus Christ. Though we might long for one more daily inspirational text, one more card game, one more holiday, one more kiss, or one more hug, there is a void in our lives. A missing piece in our family—as we look for him to walk around the corner, kick back in his recliner, laughing, reading his daily devotion, checking FB, watching Nascar/Fox News, monitoring passersby, and searching for the next candy bowl.

Steven R. Yoder, (85), was born on May 4, 1941. He grew up in Goshen, Indiana. He played High School football at Goshen High School, graduating class of 1959. He attended Ball State University, where he completed both a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, focused on speech and hearing therapy and a Master of Arts Degree in Deaf Education. While attending Ball State, he met his bride of nearly 63 years (November 30.) His career spanned teaching deaf education, selling insurance, banking, fundraising for non profits, and smuggling many Bibles into persecuted nations. He loved the Lord and sought to do His will. 

MY LIFE PURPOSE "My life purpose is to worship Christ with my heart, to grow in Christ, to share Christ with others I encounter, to serve Christ through His church and my work, and to fulfill His Mission for His kingdom purposes!" ~ 1/29/05

Steven is survived by his loving wife and sweetie, Anita. He was incredibly proud of his 2 daughters. Michelle and her husband Tom, who gave him his grandchildren, Sam and Natalie. As well as his daughter Beth and her husband David, who gave him his grandchildren, Rebecca, Paige, Brooke, and Isaac, and his great-granddaughter, Addy. He is also survived by his sister Sharron, in-laws Rhonda, Ron & Idris, many nieces and nephews, and countless friends.

We know you were ready, but we weren’t ready to say goodbye… we love you Steve, Sweetie, Daddy, Brother, Uncle, Grandpa, Paco, Great Grandpa, and Friend! We’ll all see you in Heaven with Jesus. "Nighty-Night"

Memorial services will be held privately for the immediate family at a later time. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting his passion for sharing God's word by sponsoring the purchasing of Bibles through a ministry he loved and supported, Gideons International. 

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