Roscoe (Roger D.) Yoder of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on October 12, 2026 at Good Samaritan nursing home in Olathe, Kansas.
He was born on April 16, 1956 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Dr. Emerson and Anita Yoder and was raised in Denton, Kansas. He graduated from Midway High School in 1974 and later from Sterling College with a degree in biblical studies. He lived in Wichita after graduating and spent several years in Denton caring for his parents during their later years, before finally settling in Kansas City.
Roscoe was a people person if there ever was one, and a man of many talents. He worked in variety of careers but was a salesman at heart. Roscoe valued building relationships with everyone who had the pleasure of crossing his path – it was a regular occurrence for him to strike up a conversation with a stranger and find some common ground, whether a mutual acquaintance or shared interest. He was easy to spot with his signature neatly trimmed beard, tweed cap, and pipe in hand, often sharing his encyclopedic knowledge of old Bentleys or Packards. Roscoe enjoyed collecting antiques, coins, and stamps, but classic cars were his true passion – he was actively involved in multiple car clubs and even owned a few Rolls Royce and Packards throughout the years. One of his most rewarding roles was serving as curator for the Kansas City Automotive Museum before retiring in 2024.
Most of all, Roscoe was a man of unwavering faith. He was always eager to share his faith with others, telling them about his hope in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He was a mentor to many other Christians throughout his life.
Roscoe was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brother David Yoder, sister Pam Wilson (husband David), nephews Daniel Wilson (wife Adrienne), Matthew Wilson (wife Jesselyn), great nephews Bennett and Henry, and great nieces Kinsley and Claire.
In keeping with his wishes, there will be no funeral service. He has generously donated his body to the KU School of Medicine Willed Body Program, where it will be used for the education of future physicians. His burial will take place at a later date.
Roscoe Yoder was an outgoing, generous, determined, and uncommonly kind man who will be greatly missed. To honor his memory, his family would love to hear any stories or memories you have of him, whether from a single meeting or the many years you knew him. In lieu of flowers, his family requests donations be made to organizations he valued – the Kansas City Automotive Museum, City Union Mission, and Hillsdale College.
