Kenneth R. Giebel, 77, of rural Fremont, went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2017. He was born February 13, 1940 in Fremont, OH, the son of Herbert and Viola (Wasserman) Giebel who preceded him in death along with an infant daughter, Lori Giebel.
Kenneth graduated in 1959 from St. Joseph High School in Fremont. He worked for Whirlpool Corporation, Clyde Division for thirty-four years as a Process Engineer.
Kenneth was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Fremont and a member of Sandusky County Restorers of Antique Power (S.C.R.A.P.). He enjoyed restoring, exhibiting and pulling his tractors at various events throughout the county. Kenneth raised and showed rabbits most of his adult life. He was especially fond of the Californian rabbits he raised. Kenneth enjoyed camping, gardening and being outdoors. He especially enjoyed the time he spent with his grandchildren.
Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of fifty-six years, Marilyn (Fabian) Giebel; his sons Daniel (Terri) Giebel of Clyde, Mark Giebel of Fremont; brother, Thomas (Lynn) Giebel of Tiffin; sisters, Sue (Tom) Stevens of Adrian, MI, Alyce Otte of Fremont; grandchildren, Amanda Giebel of Akron Jacob (Victoria) Giebel of Maumee and his pets Jasmine and Buddy.
No Visitation will take place and a Private Service will be held.
Memorials can be made to S.C.R.A.P. in Kenneth’s name.
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Brent Binkley
Marilyn and family I enjoyed working with Kenny at the tractor pulls and he was a great supporter of our efforts, he will be missed. brent
Dinah Dwyer
Marilyn and family,
I enjoyed working with Kenny at Whirlpool. He was always good for a great story. My condolences are with you and the family. May you find comfort in the many memories you hold dear.
Peg Rettig
Prayers for comfort and peace in your sorrow.
Jeffrey Babione
Sad to see another classmate leave us . Have a picture of him from the news paper in 59 peeling potatoes/ doing kp in the reserves ? RIP Kenny
Kristi Molyet
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. May God’s love and peace bring each of you comfort…
Pat (Shiets) Girand
Sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. I recognized him from his photo. Been watching the Obits in Ohio and sad to see another cousin has passed. Pleasant childhood memories being at Aunt VI and Uncle Herb’s house and swimming at the Wasserman cottage. .
Tom Notheis
I remember Kenny from high school, sat next to him in a class RIP Kenny !