Aug. 22, 1948 - Feb. 2, 2013

ELKHART - Mr. Wayne A. Yoder, 64, of Elkhart, passed away at 12:40 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at the Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart after an extended illness.

He was born Aug. 22, 1948, in Elkhart to the late Raymond S. and Waneta M. (Alwine) Yoder, and married Pamela S. "Pam" Williams on Apr. 3, 1971, in Elkhart, where she survives.

Also surviving are his daughter, Kristen R. (Kendrick Sr.) Jordan of Elkhart; son Jeremy W. (Shelley) Yoder of South Bend; sisters Darlene (Rick) Pirtle of Elkhart and Marilyn (Scott) Croninger of Union, Mich.; his brother, Jerry D. Alwine of Petersburg, Va.; and grandchildren Brionna Barnett, Antwaan Allen, Kendrick Jordan, Jr., and Michaela and Anna Yoder.

A celebration of Wayne's life will begin with a visitation at Billings Funeral Home in Elkhart from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. A funeral will follow at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 2222 W. Indiana Ave., Elkhart, with visitation beginning there at 10 a.m. Calvary's Pastor Laurence "Larry" Smith and Pastor Rick Pirtle of Riverview General Baptist Church of Elkhart will officiate. Burial will follow services at Rice Cemetery in Elkhart, where military graveside honors will be rendered by the U.S. Air Force Funeral Honor Guard and Elkhart DAV Post 19.

Wayne was a draftsman for Miles Laboratories and Bayer, A.G. for more than 40 years. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and attended many of their sporting and theatrical events. He was also a fan of Notre Dame's women's basketball and served in the U.S. Air Force.

Memorials may be given to the Center for Hospice Care. Online condolences can reach the family at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.

Jeff Alwine, Goshen, IN Very sorry Pam to you for the loss of Wayne. I always remember Wayne sitting in the stands with his Memorial shirt on supporting his Granddaughter. That was always very touching watching the two of you supporting your Granddaughter. The Lord comfort you and your family in this very difficult time.

Steve Scott, Granger, IN Mrs. Yoder and Family. I am so sorry to hear about Wayne. He was a very nice man and a solid supporter of the Girls Basketball Team at Elkhart Memorial. My thoughts are with you.

Gaylon Davis, Elkhart, IN My sympathy to Wayne's family. Wayne and I grew up together in Jimtown and went all the way through school there. He was a good man and he will be missed by all of the Jimtown Class of 1966.

Janet Chaffee, elkhart, IN Pam,I am so sorry to hear about Wayne. there will always be an empty place in my heart, especially when we gather for family gatherings. We always had fun conversations. I know my mom Dorothy will also miss him. Just know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Gerald Miller, Sarasota, FL Pam, sending sympathy to you and your family for your loss.

Carol Van Dusen, Elkhart, IN Pam & Family I am so sorry to hear about Wayne. I know he was your family rock! He will be missed.

Lori Miller, South Bend, IN My thoughts and prayers are with the Yoder family at this time of your loss. I enjoyed Wayne's Basketball chat's and family stories while working with him at Bayer. He was a great Man and will be missed.

Nancy Pletcher, Bristol, IN So sorry to hear about the passing of Wayne. I worked with him at the Concord Booster Club in the 1990's.....he was so nice and easy to work with......so sorry for your loss.

Philip & Janine Blosser Jr., Elkhart, IN Pam & family, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Wayne. Our prayers go out to you and all of the family. I always enjoyed visiting with him.