Esther May Brenneman Yoder Obituary (1925

Esther May Brenneman Yoder, 92, Harrisonburg passed away November 30, 2017 at Oak Lea Nursing Home. Mrs. Yoder was born on May 15, 1925, in Orrville, Ohio and was a daughter of the late Alvin Glen and Sadie Alice Huntsberger Brenneman. In 1959, she and her husband began a hatchery and later in the 1960's they owned and operated Chet's Market in Sugarcreek, Ohio. While living in Ohio, she was a member of the Berlin Mennonite Church and Grace Mennonite Church. In 1992, she and her husband moved to Heritage Haven at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community and were members of Lindale Mennonite Church. On October 26, 1947, she married Chester J. Yoder who preceded her in death February 27, 2015. Surviving are two sons, J. David Yoder and wife Nancy, Sarasota, Florida; Richard L. Yoder and wife Jeanelle, Dayton; two brothers, Paul Brenneman and Alvin "Junior" Brenneman, both of Orrville, Ohio, two grandchildren, Jonathan Yoder and wife Kim and Michael Yoder and wife Kaitlyn. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Peachey. A memorial service will be held at Strite Auditorium of VMRC on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. with Chaplain Eric Martin officiating. A private burial will be held at Lindale Mennonite Cemetery with Pastor Dawn Monger officiating. There will be no formal visitation however, friends may call at the McMullen Funeral Home from noon until 7:00 p.m. Friday evening. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon's, P.O. 144, Timberville, VA 22853 or to the VMRC Compassion Fund, 1491 Virginia Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22802. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.