Mervin S. Yoder, 89, died April 21, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born April 28, 1929, in LaGrange, IN, the son of Albert and Saloma (Troyer) Yoder. Mervin was a farmer and carpenter for 35 years. He also served as custodian at Elreka School for 8 years and drove a truck for Propane Central for 5 years. Mervin was involved in the M-2 program at Hutchinson Correctional Facility for many years and was a member of Center Amish Mennonite Church, Pleasantview.

On May 12, 1955, Mervin married Fannie J. Yoder in Garnett. She died December 9, 2014.

He is survived by: children, Mae Yoder of Partridge, Edith Shenk and husband Harry of Partridge, Richard Yoder of Amboy, IN, Margarita Yoder of Lawrence, Diane Yoder of Partridge, Jacinda Richards and husband Kris of Partridge; daughter-in-law, Kathy Yoder of Hutchinson; brothers, Melvin Yoder and wife Gertie of Hutchinson, Harry Yoder and wife Mary Ellen of Middlebury, IN; sisters, Mary Yoder of Hutchinson, Mae Yoder and husband Crist of Hutchinson; brother-in-law, Ora Miller of Topeka, IN, sister-in-law, Vera Yoder of Hutchinson; 20 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mervin was preceded in death by his parents; son, Ray Yoder; brother, Thomas Yoder; sister, Cathryn Miller; and brother-in-law, Fred Yoder.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2019, at Center Amish Mennonite Church, 7611 W. Morgan Ave., Hutchinson, with Pastors LaVerne Miller, Paul Yoder, Dwight Miller, and David Yoder officiating. Burial will follow in West Center Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Center Amish Mennonite Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hands of Christ Ministries, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.