Timothy Lee "Butch" Rider

Timothy Lee “Butch” Rider, of Aaronsburg, passed from this life on Monday, January 24, 2022.  He was 49.  Born June 21, 1972 in Bellefonte, Butch was a son of the late Ernest Rider and Nancy J. Rider of Millheim. 

He was a graduate of Penns Valley Area High School.  Butch was employed doing drywall and painting in the construction industry.  He served our country in the U.S. Navy.  Butch loved jammin on his guitar with friends and listening to AC/DC.  A devoted father who loved his daughter very much, he also enjoyed attending her field hockey games.

In addition to his mother, Butch is survived by his wife, Beth Rider; daughter, Madelyn Rider; brother, William Rider and four sisters, Vicki Gilbert (Bill), Sonja Rider-Evans, Karen Rider and Tess Rider.  Also surviving is his girlfriend, Theresa Fry and many, many friends.

Family and friends will be received on Saturday, January 29, 2022 from 3-5 pm at the Steven R. Neff Funeral Home.  The Celebration of Life service will follow at 5pm with Pastor Chris Korn officiating.  Contributions in memory of Butch may be sent to Steven R. Neff Funeral Home, POB 437, Millheim, PA 16854.  The monies will be held until an account is set up for Maddie’s college expenses.  

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