Henry J. Yoder, 77, of Hutchinson, went to be with the Lord February 28, 2025, at his residence. He was born May 16, 1947, in Hutchinson, to Jacob and Barbara (Nisly) Yoder.
On July 24, 1966, he married Velma Miller. They shared nearly 59 years of marriage.
Henry began his auto body career at A.D. Rayl Motor Company. He then worked at Elys GMC which was a major inspiration for him to start his own company. Henry and his brother, Ernest, started Quality Body Shop in December 1974. He built his business on integrity, and he enjoyed fixing vehicles until he retired.
Henry and Velma were one of the three founding families of Maranatha Church and stayed heavily involved over the years. Henry loved the Lord and deeply loved his family. He enjoyed all the outdoors had to offer. His favorite hobbies included fishing and hunting. In his retirement, he had a pond dug and stocked with fish to enjoy with Velma and the family. Henry and Velma spent many hours sitting by the pond, enjoying sunsets and feeding the fish. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and they often joined him fishing much to his delight.
Henry is survived by: beloved wife, Velma Yoder of Hutchinson; children, Holly (Kirby) Miller of Irwin, OH, Don (Luane) Yoder of Hutchinson, Charity (Troy) Meis of Hutchinson; siblings, Bertha (Paul) Miller of Hutchinson, Clara Yoder of Phoenix, AZ, Eli (Clara Ann) Yoder of Hutchinson, Andrew (Jeanie) Yoder of Partridge, Ernest (Irene) Yoder of Hutchinson; sister-in-law Theresa Yoder of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Mikala (Jerry) Troyer, Alissa Miller, Samantha and Emily Yoder, Gabe (Maycee) Meis, Dakota Meis, Gavin Meis, Guinivere Meis of Hutchinson; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Becky Nisly, Elmer Yoder, Verna Yoder, Ivan Yoder, and Esther Yoder; grandson, Josiah Miller; and granddaughters, Sherisa and Desiree Meis.
The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2025 at Maranatha Church, 3115 Blanchard SW, Hutchinson, with Pastor Paul Nisly officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. at Maranatha Church.
Friends may sign his memorial book 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.
Memorials are suggested to Global Orphan Project/Care Portal, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.