Brian D. Yoder

Brian D. Yoder, 40, passed away unexpectedly, December 2, 2011, in his residence.

Born in West Reading, he was a son of Sharon A. (Whitmoyer) Gehret, wife of Rea, Denver, PA and James A. Yoder, husband of Kathleen, Reading.

He was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School, Shillington and Gordon Phillips Beauty Academy, Reading.

Brian worked for Aramark, Inc. as the new business installation manager, last working Friday, November 25, 2011. He was previously a partner in Michael Rocco's Partners for Hair, then continued his career at Lakeland Industries as the General Manager, Cagiva USA as the Distribution Manager and Todd Lengle & Co., as the Vice President prior to joining Aramark.

Brian loved Shillington, its history and volunteering within the community. He volunteered as a firefighter/driver for the Shillington Fire Department, having won the award for Outstanding Fireman and twice won the annual award for the most calls answered. He was also the treasurer of the department for five years. Brian was the former Vice Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

In addition, he volunteered as a coach for the Governor Mifflin Soccer Club and for the Mifflin Area Youth Baseball Association. His other love was auto racing, where he participated as a member of the Philadelphia Region of the Sports Car Club of America, where he was also a driving instructor. Quite accomplished, he won three PA State Championships and one North East Division Championship, along with several regional championships in the Philadelphia and Susquehanna region. While participating with the PA Hillclimb Association, he set the hill record at Rose Valley, Trout Run, PA and also at Pagoda Reading, PA, resetting his own record in 2005.

Brian loved Harley Davidson motorcycles and was also a former member of the Club Riders MC, Reading. He was a life member of the Neversink Gun Club, Reading. He was an avid Phillies fan, having attended Spring Training and numerous games each season.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Chase J. Yoder and a daughter Saidge E. Yoder, both of Shillington and a son, Calvin J. Yoder of Reading. He is also survived by step-brothers Scott Gehret, husband of Lori of Reading, Brad Gehret, husband of Michelle, Camp Hill, PA and Mark, husband of Nichole of Orwigsburg.

He was predeceased by his brother and best friend Steve, in May of 2011.

Memorial Service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn Avenue, West Reading. A visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. All attending are requested to wear casual attire or their favorite Phillies fan gear.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Children of Brian D. Yoder Trust, C/O Bellco Federal Credit Union, 610 Spring St., Wyomissing, PA 19610.

For online condolences, visit www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.