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Ronald Leon Kibbe

Ronald Leon Kibbe

September 13, 1938 - October 2, 2021

 

Ronald Leon Kibbe, 83, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, on October 2, 2021.

Ron was born on September 13, 1938, in Rockville, Indiana, the son of Garrell and Naomi (Craig) Kibbe. He graduated from Brazil High School in 1956, six months early, so that he could join the United States Army. He served proudly, for 5 years, before being honorably discharged in 1961. Ron met Karen Witty and 3 months later they were married. Ron worked for Anaconda for 36 years. When he wasn’t working, he spent his time hunting, fishing, woodworking, and watching Western’s. Each summer their family enjoyed traveling to various locations around the US. He loved spending time with his family – especially his grandchildren.

Ron’s Christian faith was paramount in his life. Ron began his walk with Christ in 1970 while working at Alcan. Recently he and his wife have been attending Grace Chapel Church.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents Garrell and Naomi Kibbe and a sister Patricia “Pat” Plunkett.

Ron leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Karen; a daughter Nancy Applegate and husband Tim; a son Tim Kibbe and wife Michelle; grandchildren: Abbey Thomas and husband Shawn, Alex Applegate and wife Lakin, T.J. Kibbe, and Ethan Kibbe; great-grandchildren: Tylee Dutrow, Lincoln Thomas, and Dayton Applegate; a sister Judy Brosche and husband Steve; brother-in-law Bob Plunkett as well as several extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be at French Funeral Home, 421 E. National Ave. Brazil, Indiana 47834, on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 from 11am until 1:00pm. Services will follow at 1:00pm with Pastor Tim Russell officiating. Burial will be held at Clearview Cemetery with military honors provided by the VFW, American Legion, and the United States Army.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brazil Fire Department Equipment Fund 202 E. Jackson St. Brazil, Indiana 47834 or the Cornerstone Christian Academy PO Box 185 Brazil, Indiana 47834.

Visit www.frenchfuneralhome.com to share a note of condolence.

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