Christian S. YODER

YODER, SWARTZENDRUBER, GUENGERICH

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 10/7/2006 at 21:19:04

Gospel Herald - Nov. 6, 1930

Christian S.Yoder, son of Stephen and Magdalena Yoder, was born in Holmes Co., O., Feb. 21, 1853; died at his residence in Chappell, Nebr., Oct. 11, 1930; aged 77 y. 7 m. 20 d. He spent a portion of his early life in his native state. In his boyhood he migrated with his parents to Iowa, where the family located near Iowa City. Here he grew to manhood and resided after his marriage until 1893, when he moved to Wright Co., and settled near Clarion. In 1910 he moved to Chappell, Nebr. On Feb. 23, 1879, he was united in marriage to Anna Swartzendruber. To this union were born 12 children (Sanford, Elmer, Ezra, Emma, Beth, Cora, Joe, Harry, and Sadie). Three children-Samuel, Lena (Mrs. Joel Guengerich) and an infant son-preceded him in death. At the age of 22 Bro. Yoder united with the Mennonite Church and remained in that faith until death. About a month ago he suffered a paralytic stroke from which he could not recover. He leaves to mourn his departure, beside his family, two brothers (David and Jonas) and many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Church near Chappell, conducted by Bro. D. G. Lapp of Roseland, Nebr. Interment in the cemetery adjoining.