Thomas Rider Obituary

Thomas B. "Tom" Rider

Thomas B. "Tom" Rider, 66, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at his home in Findlay.

He was born April 22, 1957, in Tiffin, to Dolores (Clouse) and Urban Steinmetz Jr. After his dad passed, he was later adopted by his stepdad, Eugene Rider. He married Teresa Mareches in 1984, but they later divorced.

Tom is survived by four children, Jacob (Ashley) Rider of Arlington, Jean (Alex) Merecicky of Marysville, Emily (Dennis Beard) Rider of Tiffin, and Nathan (Katie Jones) Rider of Tecumseh, Michigan; brother, Gary (Mary) Rider of Tiffin; two sisters, Lisa (Jim) Taylor of Cincinnati and Kathy (Greg) Frederick of Mill Spring, North Carolina; four grandchildren, Addisyn, Averi, Hadley, and Henry; many nieces and nephews; and six great-nieces and great-nephews. They all enjoyed him, sending a special birthday gift and card. Tom is also survived by a few aunts, uncles, and several cousins. He had a love for German Shepherds, especially the late Mattie and Molly, his constant companion.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Tom graduated from Columbian High School in 1976, served in U.S. Marine Corp (CH-53 Helo Mech), received an electrical engineer degree from Terra Tech, and worked many years for AEP. Throughout the years, he enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson and going on poker runs with friends. He lived in Lima then moved to Findlay in 2004.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Anthony Coci officiating. A Rosary will be prayed 30 minutes prior to Mass. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery with military honors being conducted by United Veterans Council.

Visitation for friends and family will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio, 44883, (419) 447-2424.

Memorial contributions may be made to Seneca County Humane Society or a local Veterans Group.

Condolences may be sent and guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.