He is survived by his wife, Sarah Eldridge; daughter, Karen Nicolaas; Grandchildren, Ross (Erin) Eldridge, Katelyn (Chris) Shelburne, Mackenzie (TJ) Genger, and Mallory Nicolaas; Great grandchildren, Benjamin, Olivia, Brooklyn, and Alexis Eldridge, as well as Teddy and Ava Genger.

He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, son Brian (Amy), and granddaughter Makayla Nicolaas.