SEPTEMBER 18, 1966 – JANUARY 16, 2023
Jeffrey Forrest Mader passed away on Monday January 16, 2023 at his homestead at the age 56. Jeff was born September 18, 1966 in Greenville, Ohio and the son of Doris (Delk) Osborne of Greenville and the late William Mader.
Jeff is survived by his daughters Jade (Stephen) Hayes and Natosha (Bryce) Balthis. Also his three grandchildren Haidon Hayes, Damian Hayes and Scarlett Balthis; brother Gregory (Michelle) Mader; nephew Justin (Amber) Mader, niece Megan Mader and great nephew Hudson Mader.
He was a graduate of Franklin Monroe and Joint Vocational School in the class of 1985. He had a trade in Sheet Metal Work and was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 24@ JATC. He had worked as a Sheet Metal worker for 33 years. Jeff was also a devoted farmer for all his life. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR races, car racing at Eldora Speedway, tractor pulls at the fair, motorcycle racing, camping and spending time with his grandchildren and girls.
A Celebration of Jeff’s Life will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday January 28, 2023 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Tony Price officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM in the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the family.