Robert Allen Yoders' Obituary
MSGT Robert Allen Yoders (Ret. E-8)
Robert Allen Yoders, 67, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, from complications of cancer. Born in Rices Landing, PA, he was predeceased by his father Harry, mother Mary, brothers Sam, George, Barry, sister Geraldine, all of PA, sister Naomi of CA and first wife Elaine. He is survived by brothers Jo Walter, Charles, sister Betty of PA, son Michael and wife Kelly and family, daughter Deborah and husbandEMike and family, present wife Luanne and her children Launa Parker, Richard O'Leary and Danielle Gregory and there families: totalling 20 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Bob spent 24 years in the Army serving his country and was proud of it. He was stationed in Kentucky, Germany , Hawaii, Alaska, Fort Lewis, WA and did 2 tours in Viet Nam during which time he earned the Medal of Valor, the Silver Star and numerous other medals of recognition. He was a chief mechanic, infantryman, Drill Sgt. and career counselor. He retired in 1985 and went to work at Lockheed in Seattle for 3 years. He had his own mechanic body shop with his son until his health no longer allowed him to paint cars. He was a 37-year member of the Eagles Club and a disabled Vet registered with the DAV. He loved to hunt, fish, camp and travel across the states in his RV with his wife and their dogs. He spent his whole life helping others and living true to his word. He will be greatly missed by everybody who knew him - especially his hunting partners and best friend Donald O'Connor. We love you, Bob. The void you leave us with will never be filled by another.
Open Services at Mt. View Funeral Park, Celebration of Life Bldg., Aspen Chapel, Friday, Sept. 3rd, 2:00 p.m.
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