He was born July 14, 1933 in Peoria to John W. and Etta F (Ulrichs) Hidden. He married Patricia Joanne Stevens May 20, 1955 in Peoria. She preceded him in death on May 24, 2010 in Peoria. His parents, two sons, Michael Tod Hidden and Jason Kurt Hidden, one grandson, four brothers and one sister also preceded him in death.
Surviving are his two sons, Gregg Richard (Suzanne) Hidden of Peoria and Eric Jon (Stephanie) Hidden of Norwood; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 1 brother and many nieces and nephews.
Jack served in the U.S. Army and worked as a Machinist at Caterpillar Inc for 45 years retiring in 1996. Jack also served as a volunteer firefighter for the Limestone Township Fire Department and worked part-time with the Pleasant Valley Water District. He was the finance secretary and member of U.A.W. Retirees where he was active and volunteered for many years. Jack was a past board member for Bel-Wood Nursing Home and the Norwood Youth Organization. He had a love for woodworking, volunteering and a true desire to help others.
A funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 with visitation one hour prior to the service at the Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Springdale Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Springdale Cemetery. Words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.davison-fulton.com.
