Joseph Michael "Mike" Neidig age 70 of Lancaster, PA formerly of Columbus, OH died January 12, 2021 with his family by his side. Predeceased by his mother Marilyn (Boyd) and survived by his wife and best friend of 50 years Judith (Kennedy), his father Joe Neidig and his aunts Bea Williamson and Maxine Wilgus. Also survived by numerous cousins, brother-in-law Jim Kennedy, sisters- in- law Marianne (Sam) Calenda, Jean (Marty) Warner, nephews James Calenda (Stephanie Blunt), Jake Kennedy, Elton Kennedy, John Warner and niece Lena Warner. Mike will also be missed by many close friends.

While a teenager Mike lived in the Marshall Islands where his parents worked as teachers. He developed a love for spearfishing and diving that turned into a lifelong passion for nature and fishing. Mike travelled across the world with his parents when they returned from the Marshall Islands settling in Columbus. Mike graduated from the Ohio State University and was a favorite 4th and 5th grade teacher in Grove City, OH before starting a successful signage and graphics business in Columbus. Mike enjoyed music, the arts, good wine and the challenge of finding anything online. He spent his retirement in Lancaster close to family lovingly helping his father remain independent.

Memorial gifts if desired can be made to Mid-Ohio Food Collective .

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.