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Yoder, Valentine D. (1880-1956)
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| + | Milford, Ind. — Over 1,000 persons attended funeral services at the Levi R. Hochstetler home near here July 15 for Valentine D. Yoder, 76, well-known bishop of the Amish church. Services were conducted in the barn, which was filled to overflowing, and also in the farmyard. Four bishops and a minister officiated. |
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| + | Bishop Yoder died July 12 after a long illness, leaving his wife, 11 children and a number of grandchildren. |
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Latest revision as of 12:01, 28 November 2016
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1956 Aug 9 p. 2
Birth date: 1880
text of obituary:
Milford, Ind. — Over 1,000 persons attended funeral services at the Levi R. Hochstetler home near here July 15 for Valentine D. Yoder, 76, well-known bishop of the Amish church. Services were conducted in the barn, which was filled to overflowing, and also in the farmyard. Four bishops and a minister officiated.
Bishop Yoder died July 12 after a long illness, leaving his wife, 11 children and a number of grandchildren.
