Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home

Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home is a family-owned and operated funeral service provider deeply rooted in the communities of Nappanee and Wakarusa, Indiana. Founded on a legacy of compassionate care and hometown values, the funeral home has been serving families for nearly four decades, offering a full range of funeral, cremation, and pre-planning services. The business was acquired by Larry and Linda Thompson in 1983 from Carl and Wavy Yoder, and since then, it has grown to become a trusted pillar in the region. In 1998, the Thompsons expanded their reach by opening a second location in Wakarusa, ensuring that families in both communities receive the same high level of personalized care. The funeral home is proud to be a family affair: their daughter, Tara Lengacher, and her husband Jody, along with their son Patrick Thompson and his wife Jen, are all licensed funeral directors who live and work in the community. Patrick and Jen recently became ownership partners, carrying forward the Thompsons’ dedication to service and integrity. Larry Thompson’s deep community involvement is noteworthy—he has served as a five-term mayor of Nappanee, on the Nappanee Fire Department, the Nappanee Park Department, the Wa-Nee Community Schools Board of Education, and with organizations such as the Kiwanis Club and American Red Cross. Linda Thompson remains active through Psi Iota Xi sorority and the Nappanee Home & Garden Club. This commitment to community is reflected in every aspect of the funeral home’s operations. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home offers a comprehensive array of services designed to honor the life of a loved one and support grieving families. These include traditional funeral services, cremation options, pre-arrangements (allowing individuals to plan ahead and relieve their families of decision-making burdens), grief support resources, and a gift shop with meaningful keepsakes. The funeral home also partners with Northwoods Monuments to provide memorial markers and headstones. Additional resources available to families include veteran information for those who have served, local florist recommendations, and guidance on funeral etiquette, eulogies, and living memorials. The funeral home’s website features an obituary section, a grief library, and links to a grief bookstore, all aimed at providing comfort and education during difficult times. With a 4.5-star rating on Google Maps and a reputation built on trust, Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home continues to serve as a compassionate guide for families navigating loss, offering professional, dignified, and personalized care that honors the traditions of the communities it serves.