John W. KIDD

KIDD John W. John W. Kidd, Sr., 72, of Findlay passed away at 11:41 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center with his loving wife, Pat by his side. He was born in Toledo, OH, on February 3, 1940, to the late Virgil Springer and Willie Belle (Herchenhahn) Kidd. On December 3, 1966, he married Patricia Sniegowski and she survives, along with two children, John W. (Tracey Johnson) Kidd, Jr., of Covington, KY, Donna J. (Bryan) McMullen of Leonard, MI, and two grandchildren, Lleyton Kidd and Kaitlin McMullen. John was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Kidd; mother, Willie Belle, and step-father, Amos Henry; three brothers, and two sisters. He grew up on the shores of Lake Erie around Sand Beach. John retired from the Dana Corporation in Toledo. He was a newspaper carrier for The Toledo Blade and the USA Today for 20 years. John was a avid Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns fan who loved his grandchildren, animals and fishing. He was famous for his beef noodles and his off the wall sayings. John and his wife enjoyed hosting students from the University of Findlay. John's family will hold a private Celebration of His Life. The family would also like to thank Dr. Gerschutz, Dr. Schroeder, Dr. Iboaya, Dr. Ray, Blanchard Valley Hospital ICU, Bridge Home Health and Hospice and Findlay Dialysis for all the wonderful care and patience. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements entrusted to Coldren-Crates Funeral Home. Condolences can be sent via www.coldrencrates.com