Yoder, Mervin F., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 24, 2026 at the age of 83.

Beloved husband of Sharon L. Yoder (nee Stoudt); dear father of Steve (Donna) Yoder and Kristen (Barry) Hammon; loving grandfather of Alex Hammon, Josh (Mikayla Nichols) Hammon and Jack Yoder; great-grandfather of a soon to arrive great-granddaughter Hammon; brother of Anita (the late Francis) Ogle, Sallie Stortz and the late Kenneth Yoder; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend.

Merv was born in New Tripoli, PA, where he enjoyed life on the farm with his family.  After high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he developed the knowledge and skills that helped him transition into a rewarding 40 year career at Graybar Electric.  Merv loved golf, riding horses and was known for the ability to build or fix anything and everything.

In retirement, Merv fulfilled a lifelong dream by purchasing a horse farm, where he found peace and fulfillment and enjoyed some of the happiest years of his life, creating lasting memories for family and friends.

Services:  Memorial service at St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 601 Claymont Dr., Ballwin, MO 63011, Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to deGreeff Hospice House .  As a service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.