Eric D. Yoder

Eric D. Yoder, 57, of DeGraff, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born June 30, 1952, in Gallipolis, Ohio, a son of Mary Jeanette Yoder, who survives in Worthington, Ohio, and the late Daniel J. Yoder.

He attended West Liberty-Salem High School, and lived in Apopka, Florida for more than 20 years while working as a contractor�s assistant and handyman before moving back to Logan County three years ago.

Also surviving are a sister, Joan (Peter) Macrae, of Worthington, Ohio; brothers, Greg of Bellefontaine, Ohio, and David (Mari) of Archbold, Ohio; five nieces; one nephew; and a large extended family.

The family would like to thank Dan Dooley and his family for the friendship and compassion they provided Eric.

Calling hours are from 12:30 to 2 P.M. Saturday, January 2, 2010, at the Kauffman- Eichholtz Funeral Home in West Liberty, where a prayer service begins at 2 P.M. Saturday. A private burial will be conducted prior to the service.

Memorials to Adriel School  414 North Detroit Street  West Liberty, OH  43357-9690 are suggested.