Jeffrey Scott Krider, 62, of Columbia City, died after a fall at his residence at 10:16 a.m. Sunday, October 18, 2026.

Born on May 19, 1964 in Columbia City, Indiana, he was a son of the late Charles Milton and Mary O’Dell (Ewing) Krider. Growing up in the Whitley County area, he graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1983.

Jeff worked at Scotts Grocery Store as a butcher. Then he was a manager at Low Bob’s Tobacco store and he last worked at American Legion as a bartender.

On July 7, 1990 he was united in marriage to Annette Marie Hyser. They have always made their home in Columbia City.

Jeff was an avid Steelers fan. He enjoyed bowling and golf but he particularly enjoyed his grandchildren, watching their wrestling competitions and generally harassing them when he could. He had two dogs Harriett and Ozzy which meant the world to him.

He was a member of Masonic Lodge 189 Columbia City, and also a member of the American Legion Post 98 in Columbia City.

Surviving are his wife, Annette, his son, Addison J. (Merissa) Krider of Columbia City; grandchildren, Emily Ann Krider and Alex Lee Krider; sister, Tammy (Dale Wiciker) Daniels of Columbia City and brother, Timothy (Jane) Krider of Columbia City.

Additionally, he was preceded in death by sister, Barbara Krider.

The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026 with burial at Greenhill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026 with a Masonic Service following at the Funeral Home.

Memorials in Jeff’s honor are to the American Legion.