Benjamin James Nighswander, age 49, of Tiffin, found peace with his loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 8, 2024. Ben was born on September 29th, 1974. He was a 1993 graduate of Hopewell Loudon High School where he was on the football and wrestling teams. He went on to study Architectural Engineering at Terra Community College.

Ben was the owner of OTB Technology and invented the OTB remote control racecar gears that were very popular among RC racecar enthusiasts throughout the country. Later, he worked as a train engineer for the CSX Railroad with his railroad career lasting 18 years.

Ben was a highly intelligent, loving, kind, humorous, inventive, and giving person until mental illness took that away from him. He was loved and appreciated by his family and friends.

Ben is survived by his parents, Beau and Nancy Nighswander of Tiffin, his sister Maleah (Shayne) Wells and his nephew Griffin Wells all of Tiffin. He is also survived by his daughter Tyler (Matt Upton) Slemmer of Tiffin and was the perfect grandfather to his grandchildren Willow and Barrett. The love of his life was Lori Dixon Nighswander of Tiffin, and he was stepfather to her children Samantha (Chase) Turner of N Carolina, Corey Williams of New Hampshire, Hannah Williams of Tiffin, and Faith (Brandon) Martinez of Hawaii. His step grandchildren are Leo, Noah and Molly Turner, Zayne Williams-Jones, Nathan Jones, and Alora Martinez. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He also leaves behind his cat, Agatha who he loved very much.

There will be no services and there may be a Celebration of Life at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to any Mental Health Organization of your choice or to the Seneca County Humane Society.

Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.