Theodore Sodders Obituary
The world bids farewell to Theodore Sodders (Delphos, Ohio), departing on October 25, 2025 at the age of 96. Theodore leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Theodore Sodders to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Sodders and Odessa Sodders (Culp); his brother Edward; his wife Janice Sodders (Helser); his siblings, Eileen Sherrick and Everett Sodders; and his siblings-in-law, Rex Ciavola, Tom Shields, Dale Sherrick, Thelma Shields, Thelma Sodders and Louise Ciavola.
He is survived by: his sons, Doug Sodders (Barb) of Lima and Mike Sodders (Karin) of Hilliard; his brother-in-law Carl Helser (Liz) of San Antonio; his grandchildren, Nate Sodders (Stephanie), Bo Sodders, Brett Sodders (Julia), Angela Sodders (Dave), Taylor Sodders, Mallory Sodders and Matt Jackson (Stephanie); and his great grandchildren, Ryan Lidgey, Cade Sodders, Brayden Sodders, Reid Sodders, Coralie Sodders, Lyla Jackson and Oliver Jackson. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, October 30th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. A funeral service was held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Paul's United Methodist Church (105 E Main St, Elida, OH 45807).
Memorial contributions can be made to Elida St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Putnam County Homecare and Hospice, or The Arthur James Cancer Hospital.
