Nathan E. Yoder

Nathan E. Yoder, 40, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly November 15, 2025. He was born on August 23, 1985 to Karen Diehl and Stephen Yoder.

Nate loved making music, being on the river, races, smoking meats, and had an avid interest, and much talent in blacksmithing, welding, and electrical work. Nate was extremely talented, kind, and well loved by those around him. He never met a stranger in his life.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Dan A. Yoder, paternal grandmother, Edra A. Yoder, and his maternal grandfather, Bud I. McCartney.

Nate is survived by his parents, Karen Diehl, Stephen Yoder, and John Diehl; son Jayden Woodruff, sister, Stephenie Yoder, sister, Cheyanne Diehl, brother, Daniel Yoder, grandparents, Shirley Powers, Bill and Margret Diehl, many loving friends, aunts and uncles, cousins, and nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at North Lawrence Fire Department, on December 20, 2025 from 3pm – 8 pm.

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