Dennis A. Yoder, 58, Hamburg, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at 9 p.m.
He was the husband of Sallie A. (Reppert) Yoder. They were married on June 28, 1969, and celebrated 40 years of marriage.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of Maude C. (Heckman) Yoder, Hamburg, and the late Guy W. Yoder Jr.
He was a 1969 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.
Dennis owned and operated Dennis A. Yoder Custom Leather, Hamburg, since 1992. He was a well-known leather craftsman throughout the country.
He has acquired and leaves behind many friends.
Dennis was an endowment member of the National Rifle Association; a member of the Hamburg Rifle and Pistol Club, where he served as president for three years; and a member of the Lenhartsville, Port Clinton and Shartlesville fish and game associations.
He was also a member of the Ponderosa Hunting Club, Port Clinton.
Surviving, in addition to his wife and mother, are a son, Eric A., husband of Michelle L. (Correll) Yoder, Port Clinton, and a grandson, Toby A. Yoder.
He is also survived by his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, William A. and Anna A. (Reppert) Neifert, West Brunswick Township, Schuylkill County.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Hamburg (off-street parking in rear). Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Hamburg. A visitation with the family will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday from noon to 1:30 p.m.
The family suggests memorial contributions may be sent to Hamburg Rifle and Pistol Club, PO Box 12, Hamburg, PA 19526.
