Steven Dale Neiderhiser, age 69, of McComb, Ohio, passed away at home as he wanted, peacefully in his sleep, on Sunday, December 8, 2024. He was born on October 1, 1955, in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Wayne and Dortha (Butler) Neiderhiser.

Steven is survived by his wife of 41 years, Rebekah (Spallinger) Neiderhiser, whom he married on June 18, 1983 at Ebenezer Mennonite in Bluffton, Ohio; his children, Daniel Jason Neiderhiser of Findlay, Ohio, Carla Rose Neiderhiser of Springfield, Oregon, Melissa Rena Neiderhiser, and Daryl Steven Neiderhiser, both of Columbus, Ohio; his siblings, Keith (Shirley) Neiderhiser of Rocky Mt, Virginia, and Marie (Olin) Rotenberger of Salyorsburg, Pennsylvania.

 Steven was a 1974 graduate of McComb High School. Following high school, he attended Northwest College of Business in Lima, Ohio. He was a member of the Gideons Society and a member of Deweyville Church of God, McComb United Methodist Church, and Gateway EPC. Steven was known for his diligent work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit. He worked for Whirlpool Corporation in Findlay and later ran his own transportation business as a semi-truck owner-operator. For a time, he also took on the unique venture of raising ostriches.

He loved cars, going to car shows, as well as working on and customizing them. He loved Jesus and was a loving husband and father. He liked to talk and make friends with everyone he met. He enjoyed track and field, archery, going to the shooting range, Bible studies and warmer weather. 

Above all, Steven was a devoted husband, father and friend. He was very outgoing and had a way of engaging with everyone he met as if they were old friends. His loyal nature meant that he was always there when someone needed him—steadfast, wise, and ready with words of clarity when decisions had to be made.

After bravely battling cancer for eight years, Steven is now at peace, resting in the arms of the Lord. His legacy lives on in the many lives he touched, and his memory will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know him. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

 His visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Gateway Church located at 620 N Main St, Findlay, Ohio 45840. A funeral service celebrating Steven’s life will be held at the church at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday with Pastor Robert Tansill officiating. Private burial at McComb Union Cemetery will take place at the convenience of the family.

The family requests that donations be made to either the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Gideons International, or Gateway Church. If you are still inclined to send flowers, they may be delivered to the church on Friday, December 13th between 3:00-5:00 p.m.

For additional information and to view Steven’s online obituary and video tribute, please visit www.churchfuneralsdirect.com/