Carl O. Nidiffer, age 95, formerly of Xenia, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born July 4, 1930 in Hazard, KY the son of John and Elizabeth (Blankenship) Nidiffer.

In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Dinah Jo (Brightwell) Nidiffer; and siblings; Stanley, Grace Marsh, Juanita Hurt, George, Jack, Dwight, Gina Nemeth and Harry.

He is survived by his children: Duard (Reizel) Nidiffer of Las Vegas, NV; Carla Jo (Bob) Carter of Springfield; Jodi (Larry) Nidiffer of Springfield and Shaun (Heather) Nidiffer of Virginia Beach; grandchildren: Justin (Jessica) Nidiffer; Doug (Lauren) Nidiffer; Chase (Katie) Carter; Tayler (Jordan) Kempton; Macie (Stephen) McCarthy and Madison Carter; and 6 great grandchildren; sister: Jenny (Don) Wilson of Centerville; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was fortunate to have made such good friendships with the people at Trustwell Living at Urbana Place.

Carl was a 1948 graduate of Robinson High School in Perry Co., Kentucky. He proudly served in the US Navy, as a Photographers Mate. He worked 30 years at Royal Typewriter earning the position of General Manager. Carl retired from the Xenia Board of Education. He was a man of great faith and a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. Carl enjoyed coaching his boys' youth baseball teams. He may have left Kentucky, but his love for the Kentucky Wildcats never wavered. The neighborhood kids were always drawn to his house gathering around to hear his stories and words of wisdom. Carl was a devoted husband to his wife and a loving father and grandfather.

Funeral services will be held 12 Noon Friday, March 27th at Lighthouse Baptist Church with Pastor Josh Bevan officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM Friday at the church. Burial to follow in Valley View Memorial Gardens.