Nancy A. Yoder, 87, died Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Parkview Regional in Ft. Wayne, IN.  She was born in Ft. Wayne on April 17, 1939 to the late Ralph & Chloe (Snellenberger) Reighter.  She married Marlin E. Yoder on January 20, 1957 in Harlan, IN.

Surviving are her husband, Marlin Yoder of Ft. Wayne; children, Jerry (Sherry) Yoder of Spencerville, Mona (Mark) Berghoff of Ft. Wayne, Jon (Linda) Yoder of Ft. Wayne, Marla Yoder of Houghton, MI, Michelle Stoll of Ft. Wayne, Joel (Paula Yoder of Leo; 15 grandchildren & 24 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by brothers, Ralph, Ivan, Clare, Bob, Richard, James and David Reighter and a sister, Ruth Reighter.

Nancy worked as a surgical tech for Parkview Regional in Ft. Wayne, IN.  Throughout her years, she worked at the Harlan Corner Store, Sprout's Restaurant in Grabill, Ft. Wayne, VA and The Cedars.  She also owned her own wholesale flower business.  She loved volunteering at the Dove's Nest.  She was a great artist and crafter and was a Brownie Troop Leader and Sunday School Teacher for many years.  She also helped with the Christ Child Festival, the Grabill Country Fair Exhibition Tent and their Apple Butter Making.

Calling will be held on Monday, August 10, 2026 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at Central Ministries (5801 Schwartz Road, Ft. Wayne, IN).  Services will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 11 am at the church with Pastor Jeremy Helmuth officiating.  Burial in Yaggy Cemetery, Grabill, IN.

Memorials to Ft. Wayne Animal Care & Control - 3020 Hillegas Road Ft. Wayne, IN  46808.