Kenneth Yoder

Kenneth E. Yoder, 93, of Kalona, formerly of Wellman, died Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Pleasantview Home in Kalona. 

Kenny was born October 24, 1930, in rural Parnell, the son of Henry H. and Bertha (Doolin) Yoder. He attended White Hall School. On December 28, 1951, Kenny was united in marriage to Dorothy Sutter in Milford, NE. The couple lived and farmed in southeast Iowa county before making their home in Wellman in 1982. Kenny worked maintenance for Yoder Feeds Inc. He was a member of the West Union Mennonite Church. Kenny enjoyed his family, working at church, golfing and reading. He had the gift of seeing an electrical or mechanical problem, and the ability to diagnose and fix it. He used this gift on the farm, at home, church, and for others who needed help. Kenny led the fellowship hall building project at West Union and served with the fellowship and trustee committees. He was committed to his church community.

Kenny is survived by his four children, Kathy Miller of Goshen, IN, Patty (Del) Miller of Iowa City, Cynthia (Gordon) Bontrager of New Paris, IN, Calvin (Lorie) Yoder of Lititz, PA; 11 grandchildren;15 great grandchildren; three brothers, Carl (Laverta) Yoder of Washington, Gordon (Norma) Yoder of Dayton, VA, and Walter (Jean) Yoder of North Branch, MN. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Dorothy in 2022, son-in-law Richard Miller, a sister Dorothy Messick, an infant sister, and two brothers Warren and Howard. 

A Memorial Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024, at West Union Mennonite Church. Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024, in the West Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. Friday, August 9, 2024, at Yoder-Powell Funeral Home in Kalona. A memorial fund has been established for West Union Mennonite Church and Pleasantview Home. Yoder-Powell Funeral Home is caring for Kenny and his family.