Nov 26, 2021

Crist H. Yoder |1931-2021|

Posted Nov 26, 2021 5:36 PM

Crist H. Yoder, 90, died November 24, 2021, at his home.  He was born April 2, 1931, in Hutchinson, to Harmon and Lizzie (Garver) Yoder.

Crist committed his life to Christ in his youth and was a faithful member of Center Amish Mennonite Church.  He was known in the community for his cheerful friendliness and grateful spirit.  Crist began dairying as a young married man and developed his herd into one of the top producing herds in the state.  Hard work, ingenuity and loyalty were trademarks of his.

On December 25, 1952, he married Elnora Mae Yoder, in Hutchinson. 

Crist is survived by: children, Jerry (Ella) Yoder of Grantsville, MD, Irene (Merle) Yoder and Betty (Wayne) Lebold of Hutchinson KS, Carol (Stan) Nisly of Altamont, KS; daughter-in-law, Mary (Ernest) Yoder of Parsons, KS, daughter-in-law, Tiffany Corceone of Baton Rouge, LA; 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; brother, Ora of Kingfisher, OK; sisters, Orpha Nisly of Clearwater, FL, and Erma Yoder of Pratts, VA; and sister-in-law, Mary Yoder of Hutchinson.

He was preceded in death by: his wife of 66 years; sons Marvin, Daniel, Delmar, and Arthur; daughter-in-law, Ruth Yoder; three sisters and three brothers.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Center Amish Mennonite Church, 7611 W Morgan Ave, Hutchinson, with Pastors Gary Miller, LaVerne Miller, and Paul Yoder officiating.  Burial will be in the West Center Cemetery.  Visitation with the family present will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the church

Memorials are suggested for Hands of Christ, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson KS 67501.