Nancy L. (Sander) Kidwell, 72, of Canal Winchester, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, December 17, 2025 at Mount Carmel East Hospital.

She was born August 25, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Donald Sander and Irene (Segger) Eckert. She married her beloved husband, Paul D. Kidwell, who survives.

Also surviving are her step-children, Matt (Sarah) Kidwell, and Andrew Kidwell; beloved grandsons, Landon (Allena), Jaden, Oakley, and Dax Kidwell; great-grandson, River Kidwell; her siblings, Matt (Anne) Sander (WYHS 1970) and Tim (Donna) Sander (WYHS 1966) ; her beloved dog, Teddy; as well as a host of beloved brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and wonderful friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Mark Sander (WYHS 1970) and Pete (Sandy) Sander.

Nancy was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan who loved spending time with her family and friends watching the games. She also loved floating in the pool during the summer months, hosting cookouts, card games, and being around the ones she loved most.