Ray S. Yoder, 88, of Sturgis peacefully crossed the bar Wednesday, February 12, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater at 11:00 a.m.. Internment will take place following the service.
A visitation will take place Monday, February 24, 2025 at Dutcher Funeral Home from 4:00-7:00 p.m..
Ray was born February 20, 1936 to Sylvanus and Sylvia (Miller) Yoder, in Burr Oak, MI. He later met and married Bonnie J. Rifenburgh February 14, 1970 in Batavia.
Ray honorably served in the United States Navy for 4 years where he was stationed aboard the USS Eugene A. Greene (DD-711).
Ray spent over 20 years working for, and retiring from, American Axle in Three Rivers, MI.
He was a member of the American Legion in LaGrange, IN. In his free time, Ray enjoyed fishing, going to the casino, and all nature, especially bird watching. He was very loving husband, father, and grandfather who loved nothing more than spending time with and taking care of his family.
Ray is survived by his wife Bonnie Yoder; his children Robin (Stacy) Yoder; Joshua Yoder; TylerYoder; his grandchildren Kaeleigh Yoder; MacKenna Yoder; his sister-in-law Dixie Rice, and many loving nieces and nephews.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters Fannie Mae (John Henry) Yoder, and Marie (Leander) Miller.
Fair winds and following seas shipmate, you will be missed!
All memorials may be directed to the Samaritan’s Purse foundation.
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