"To Marv's family and sisters, thoughts and prayers are with you"
In loving memory of
Marvin E. Yoder
November 24, 1946 - June 13, 2020
WELLMAN - Marvin "Marv" Eugene Yoder was born November 24, 1946, in Washington, Iowa, the son of Pete and Wilma (Brenneman) Yoder. He grew up in Iowa and Wisconsin, and graduated from Bruce High School. Marv served in the United States Army. On September 21, 1996, Marv was united in marriage to Alice Haines in Wellman. Marv owned and operated his own business's as a home builder, carpenter, and a truck driver, traveling all over the United States. He lived in Iowa, Wisconsin, Florida, Tennessee, and has lived in Wellman since 1992. He enjoyed the outdoors fishing, hunting, riding motorcycles, four wheelers, playing cards and spending quality time with his family. Marv died on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at his home in rural Wellman at the age of 73 years.
Marv is survived by his wife Alice of Wellman; a daughter Missy Yoder of Keota; a son Travis (Karissa) Yoder of Wellman; 9 grandchildren; 2 sisters: Mary (Dick) Wenman of Iowa City; Donna Yoder of Wellman; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, father and mother-in-law: Everette and Jessie Haines; and a son Shawn Butterbaugh.
Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at the Yoder-Powell Funeral Home in Kalona. Pastor Andy Townsend will officiate. Burial will be in the Wellman Cemetery. A Visitation will be held from 2:00-7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at the Yoder-Powell Funeral Home. A general memorial fund has been established.
Tributes
"To ALL of Marv's family..... Our hearts and prayers are with you. I loved Marv's smile, or is that a smerk? And his humor! What a b.s.er! Love love love him! The world is a better place for having him here! Hugs to all your hearts! Take care, Mike and Mary"
"I am so sorry for your loss. Please know our thoughts are with you and if there is anything you need never hesitate to reach out! Katrina Altenhofen-Hospice of Washington County"
"Dear Alice, Travis and Missy, we are so incredibly sad over the loss of Marv. Many great memories we had together. Praying for peace for all of you. Bob and Denise Preston "
"Marv has been a good friend & mentor to my sons, Brad & Brian, who will miss him tremendously. May God bless Alice, Travis & all the family with the peace that passes all understanding during this time. "
"Donna, I'm so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Prayers for you and the Yoder family."
"Dear Alice, I?m so sorry to hear this.. Marv always had such interesting stories to share.. could listen to him allday!!! He?s up there now with all of our missed loved ones.. "
"I loved talking to marvin at auctions. He was such a nice man. I am so sorry for your families loss. Katie sisson"
"Alice and Family, sorry to hear of Marv's passing. Great guy, husband, father and friend. Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Greg and Kathy Brower"