Terry D. Biddle

Terry D. Biddle, loving husband, father and grandfather, lost his battle with cancer and peacefully entered heaven from his home Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, at the age of 67. Terry was born Sept. 20, 1949, in Helena, to the late Jacob A. and Gladys E. (Scott) Biddle. He graduated from Lakota High School in 1969 and joined the United States Navy, where he served on an aircraft carrier during Vietnam. He married Nancy L. (Sleek) July 10, 1970, in Helena, and she survives in Kansas. During the early 1970s, Terry began his career as a welder with The Foundry in Fostoria. He then continued his next 38 years with General Dynamics until he retired in 2011. May 5, 1971, and Sept. 27, 1973, respectively, he welcomed his beloved children, Jacob and Jenny, to the family. Terry was a devoted father, an avid golfer, a fisherman and an outdoor enthusiast. Terry was a loving Papa who often played and joked with his grandchildren. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with family and friends especially attending car shows with Nancy and getting into "trouble" with identical twin brother, Jerry. Terry's positivity, fun-loving nature and genuine care were appreciated by everyone who was fortunate enough to know him. He had a unique ability to make us all smile! He will be deeply missed by his friends, family and all who knew him. Other survivors include a son, Jacob D. (Michelle) Biddle of Bettsville; a daughter, Jenny L. (Larry) Grischow of Gahanna; four brothers, Lynn Biddle of Findlay, Herb (Judy) Biddle of Hilton Head, Harold (Sharon) Biddle of Tiffin, and Jerry (Luann) Biddle of Burgoon; a sister-in-law, Kathy Biddle of Weston; two brothers-in-law, Ernie White of Toledo and Bob Smith of Findlay; and seven grandchildren. Terry was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Leonard and Larry "Butch"; and three sisters, Linda, Luetta, and Susie. There will be a celebration of Terry's life beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, at Risingsun First Church of God with the Rev. Paul Rutledge officiating and military honors being rendered by United Veterans Council. Burial will be in Scott Trinity Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. until the time of his service Saturday at the church. Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory, Tiffin is assisting the family with their arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to James Cancer Center OSU in Columbus or Bridge Hospice Care. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.engleshookfuneral home.com.