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Caleb Kelbley Obituary

Caleb J. Kelbley

Caleb J. "C-Bub" Kelbley, 18, of Fostoria, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023, at Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, after a strong fight with cerebral palsy and epilepsy.

He was born December 22, 2004, in Tiffin, to Steven M. and Wendy A. (Kuhn) Kelbley.

He is survived by his parents, Steven and Wendy Kelbley; best buddy and brother, Noah Kelbley; grandparents, Jerry and Barbara Kuhn of Tiffin and William and Susanne Kelbley of New Riegel; aunts and uncles, Jeff (Dawn) Kuhn and Scott Kelbley, both of Tiffin, Seth (Tara) Kelbley of Alvada, and SueB Gahn of Columbus; and many cousins.

Caleb was a member of All Saints Parish, New Riegel, and attended School of Opportunity. He enjoyed trips to Disney, Myrtle Beach, Hershey Park, Kings Island, and Cedar Point, visiting aquariums, going for car rides, watching parades, listening to music, especially listening to his brother playing music and loved his cats. Caleb had many friends, classmates, and teachers and was known for his wild socks on fun sock Fridays.

Caleb's funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio, 44883, (419) 447-2424, with Deacon Greg Siebenaller officiating. Burial will follow at St. Boniface Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2023, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Home Away From Home-Mercy St. Vincent Hospital or School of Opportunity.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Review Times on May 11, 2023.

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Lisa Miller McPherson

May 12, 2023

Dear Jerry and Barb. I am sorry to hear of the passing of Caleb. Praying for God's graces upon you and family. Warmly, Lisa Miller- McPherson

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