Yoder, Delmar K. (1927-1972)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1972 Nov 30 p.9

Birth date: 1927 Nov 13

text of obituary:

Iowa Businessman Killed When Plane Crashes near Wellman

Wellman, Ia. — Funeral services for Delmar K. Yoder, 44, who was killed in the crash of the light plane on Nov. 9, were held at the West Union Mennonite Church here on Nov 11. Rev. J. John J. Miller and Rev. Emery Hochstetler were in charge of the services.

Yoder, owner and operator of the Home Gas, Inc. of Wellman and Kalona, crashed just south of the landing strip shortly after take-off from the Wellman airport at about 6 a.m. There were no witnesses to the accident, but low clouds are believed to have caused Yoder to lose control of his plane.

Survivors include his widow, the former Ada Mae Swartzendruber of Hydro, Okla.; three daughters, Mrs. Ernie (Roberta) Kandel of Coralville, Suzanne Yoder of Washington and Karla Yoder of Burlington; one son, Kevin, at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kores Yoder of Wellman; one sister, Anna Mary Yoder of Honduras; and two brothers, Marvin K. and Wilmer, both of Wellman.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1972 Dec 21 p. 11

text of obituary:

DELMAR K. YODER

Delmar K. Yoder, son of Kores M. and Sadie King Yoder, was born in Iowa County, Iowa, on Nov. 13, 1927 and passed from this life on Nov. 9, 1972, four days before his 45th birthday. His death resulted from injuries sustained in the crash of his light plane.

On May 4, 1949, he married Ada Mae Swartzendruber, formerly of Hydro, Okla., who survives. To this union were born three daughters, Roberta, Mrs. Ernie Kandel, of Coralville, Suzanna of Washington, and Karla of Burlington; and one son, Kevin, at home, all of whom survive.

Also surviving are his parents; two brothers, Marvin and Wilmer, both of Wellman; one sister, Anne Mary, of Honduras, Central America; seven uncles and three aunts.

Delmar lived most of his life in Iowa County. He owned and operated the Home Gas Company of Wellman, Iowa, belonged to the Wellman Flying Club, the Community Club, and the Iowa L. P. Gas Association where he was serving on the executive committee.

He accepted Christ as his Saviour in 1941 and was baptized into the Christian Church on Dec. 14 of that year, holding membership in the West Union Mennonite Church until his death.

Funeral services were held at West Union Mennonite Church on Nov. 11, 1972 with J. John J. Miller and Emery Hochstetler officiating. Interment was in the West Union Cemetery.