John Howard Yoder
1927–1997 (age 70)
Theologian and ethicist
Biography
John Howard Yoder (1927-1997) was a theologian and ethicist whose scholarship challenged readers to consider the implications of faith for peacemaking and daily life. His thoughtful writings, particularly on Christian pacifism, shaped academic and church conversations across the globe.
He encouraged students and colleagues to wrestle honestly with scripture and to pursue reconciliation in their communities, believing that ethics must be lived out with humility and courage. Prairie Street Cemetery now stands as a gentle reminder of the careful scholar who sought a deeper understanding of living faith.