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Rider died at his home in Upper Nazareth Township on May 5, his obituary says.
Rider attended Nazareth High School, where he wrestled all four years and graduated in 2007, according to his memorial.
He later attended Temple University and had worked as a plumber at the time of his death.
In addition to his love for the Dallas Cowboys, the Boston Red Sox and University of Michigan football, Rider was known for his passion for outdoor activities like golfing, fishing and slow pitch softball, his obit says.
More than $4,000 had been raised as of Friday morning on a GoFundMe created to assist with Rider’s final expenses.
“We lost a son, brother, grandchild, uncle, nephew, cousin, and a great friend to many,” reads the fundraiser, which describes Rider’s death as “so tragic and unexpected.”
“He touched so many lives; probably more than he will ever know.”
Click here to view/donate to ‘Scott Rider Final Expenses’ on GoFundMe.
“He will be missed everyday by so many people,” the fundraiser reads. “He is at peace and not suffering anymore.”
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