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William Kelbley Obituary
William A. "Bill" Kelbley, 78, of New Riegel, passed away early Saturday morning, Oct. 26, 2024, at Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria.
He was born Sept. 7, 1946, in Tiffin, to Homer and Luella (Brickner) Kelbley. Bill married Susanne I. Baker on Jan. 20, 1968.
Bill's survivors include his wife of 56 years, Sue; sons, Scott (Christine Courtney) Kelbley of Cleveland, Seth (Tara) Kelbley of Alvada, and Steve (Wendy) Kelbley of Fostoria; stepdaughter, Suzanne Gahn of Columbus; brother, Michael Kelbley of Tiffin; sister, Rebecca Moore of Elyria; and five grandchildren, Tessa (Nick) Lee, Nicholas Kelbley, Hannah Kelbley, June Kelbley, and Noah Kelbley.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and grandson, Caleb Kelbley.
Bill was a member of All Saints Parish in New Riegel and 1965 graduate of New Riegel High School. He owned B&D Furs for many years, Honeywell in Fostoria for 30 years, and Kelbley's Bar in New Riegel in the 1970's. Bill was a little league and Pony League coach in New Riegel, member of Sandusky River Coon Hunters, and lifetime member of Pheasants Forever. He was a Detroit Tigers fan. Bill was a down to earth guy that enjoyed his time in the "Fur Shed," farming, gardening, watching sports, Perry Mason, and old westerns. He loved helping others, especially young hunters and trappers.
Bill's funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio, 44883, (419) 447-2424, with Deacon Gregory Siebenaller officiating. Burial will follow at St. Boniface Cemetery in New Riegel.
Visitation for friends to visit and share stories with the family will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pheasants Forever or New Riegel Summer Ball Association.
Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.
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