Jack LeDiard

Charles “Jack” LeDiard, age 80 joined his beloved wife Vicki in heaven on April 19th, 2022. Jack was born and raised on the Hilltop of Columbus, attended St. Aloysius Church and graduated from Aquinas High School. Jack worked proudly as a union sheet metal worker for 30 years at Local 98. He was a member of the United States Trotting Association, which was his true passion of Driving and Training Standardbred racehorses with his wife for 38 years. He loved harness racing and traveling to the county fairs and raceways. Jack was a strong willed, independent man who lived life on his own terms. Jack enjoyed and appreciated the simple things in life. He liked college football, a good western, reading Louis L’Amour novels, a hot cup of coffee with a doughnut, a good home cooked meal, listening to Rock & Roll music, working on his truck and tractor and being outdoors. He was very proud of his granddaughters, Macy and Amy, and enjoyed watching them grow up with all of their accomplishments. Survived by daughter Rebecca Ann Burchett; granddaughters Macy Victoria and Amy Ann; and sisters Suzanne Burkhart and Mary Williams. Preceded in death by his parents; wife Vicki Lynn LeDiard; and son Charles Randall LeDiard. His wisdom, advice and company will be dearly missed. A Graveside Service honoring Jack’s life will be held 11 AM Tuesday, May 3 at Green Lawn Cemetery. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory of Jack.