Daniel Yoder

Daniel R. Yoder, 52, Rockford, died Friday, February 3, 2012, at 5:10 p.m. at his home. He was born on September 11, 1959, to Robert and Ruby (Bellamy) Yoder in Celina. On April 18, 1981, he married Jill Crabtree, who survives. Also surviving are his mother: Ruby (Glenn) Scott, Celina; two daughters: Jessica Yoder, Van Wert, and Erica (Steve) Hays, Rockford; three brothers: Tim Yoder, Cincinnati, Mark Yoder, Celina, and Steve (Laura) Yoder, Rockford; two sisters: Bobbi (John) Stoner, and Jan Yoder, both of Celina; one grandson Rowan Yoder, and one little granddaughter on the way; three brother-in-laws: Steve Crabtree, San Diego, California, Dennis Crabtree, Rockford, and Tim Crabtree, Decatur, Indiana; two sister-in-laws: Sheryl (Barry) Harner, Mendon, and Susan Hull, Rockford, and many nieces and nephews. Deceased is his father Robert Yoder. He was a truck driver for numerous companies in the area for the past five years. He worked at Thieman Tailgates, Celina, until 2006. He was a member of Rockford United Methodist Church. Funeral Services will be Thursday, February 9, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Rockford United Methodist Church, Pastor Chip Steffy officiating. Burial will be held in Swamp College Cemetery, Celina. Viewing will be from 2-8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, and on Thursday one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Parkway Softball Program.