Nelson Yoder, age 76 years, went home to be with Jesus on May 16, 2011. He was born at Bloomfield, OH on November 9, 1934 to the late Levi S. and Elizabeth (Schrock) Yoder. He married Mary Jean (Lapp) Yoder on April 5, 1956 at Pleasant View A.M. Church where he was a member since 1955. He is survived by his faithful and loving wife, Mary Jean (Lapp) Yoder, 5 children: Loyal (Betty) Yoder, Hartville, OH; Miriam (Gerald) Zimmerman, Newmanstown, PA; Merlin (Glenda) Yoder, Hillsville, VA; Barbara (Dean) Miller, Harrison, AR; and James (Lucrecia) Yoder, Hartville, OH, 17 grandchildren, and two brothers Steve and Melvin (Dena) Yoder, and three sisters, Ada (Eli) Miller, Gertrude (Levi) Miller, and Naomi (William) Mast; sister-in-law Mary Ann Yoder, and many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Owen and Leon, and two sisters, Mattie Wittmer and Sarah Miller. Nelson was an employee of the Hartville Elevator Co. for over 39 years and was known for his friendliness and loving personality. He enjoyed his family, singing, traveling, and being involved in church and mission work projects in the U.S. and abroad. Calling hours are Wednesday (Today) 2-4 & 6-8 PM and funeral services officiated by Homer Zook are Thursday 10 AM all at the Hartville Conservative Mennonite Church. Interment will be at Pleasant View Church Cemetery. The family requests your prayers. Arnold 330-877-9364