Monroe "Moose" Yoder Jr.

Monroe “Moose” Yoder Jr., age 82, of Goshen, IN passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Goshen Hospital.  He was born on November 18, 1938 the son of Monroe and Emma (Bontrager) Yoder in LaGrange County. On August 2, 1997, he married Susan Kalb (McClintock).

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Susan Kalb Yoder of Goshen, IN; two daughters, Kaye (John) Hull of Ligonier, IN and Kandi (Todd) Stover of Ligonier, IN; step-children, Kris Wogomon of Nappanee, IN, Jackie (Chris) Kelly of Walled Lake, MI, Jim Kalb of Elkhart, IN, Kirk (Dawn) Wogomon of North Webster, IN, Kirby Wogomon of Elgin, IL, and Ken (Stephanie) Wogomon of Goshen, IN; seven grandchildren, Kelsea (Bryan) Wolfe, Kristin Hull, Landon Stover, Mason Stover, Olivia Wogomon, Kaylin Kelly, and Andrew Kelly; and a sister, Elizabeth Mast of Goshen, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents; and nine siblings.

Monroe was a very talented woodworker and owned and operated Yoder Construction for nearly 50 years. He was a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church, The Elks, The Moose, and Maplecrest Country Club. He enjoyed traveling, and was an avid golfer. Moose was also a great cook and enjoyed making special treats for his family.  He was also a serious fan of the Chicago Bears, White Sox, and Purdue.

A funeral service will be held in Monroe’s honor at 10 am on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Ligonier United Methodist Church, 466 Townline Road, Ligonier, IN 46767. Pastor Jean Ness will officiate. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Topeka, IN.

Family and friends will be received from 4-8 pm on Thursday, October 7, 2021 the Ligonier United Methodist Church.

The family requires that anyone attending the services wear a mask.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Ligonier United Methodist Church or the charity of the donor’s choice.