Richard "Rich" Duane Kibler, age 37, of Alliance, died at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at his home.
He was born May 23, 1975, in Alliance, to Richard H. and Roberta L. (Kibler) Kibler.
Rich graduated from Marlington High School and attended Kent State University. He was employed as a foreman at American Steel and a machining center supervisor and foundry foreman at Parker- Hannifin in Youngstown.
In the 4th grade, Rich was placed in gifted classes at Lexington Elementary School.
He played baseball for nine years, and football for nine years with the Little Aviators and at Marlington. He also wrestled and played basketball for a year.
Rich enjoyed playing pool, poker and golfing with his friends. He loved animals.
Survivors include his son, Connor L. Kibler of N. Benton, who was his pride and joy; his parents, Richard Kibler of Alliance and Roberta Kibler of Alliance, siblings, Mary Kibler of North Canton, Theresa (Tim) Sebrell of Minerva, Kim Nelson of Alliance, Cindy (Dave) Radalia of North Canton, and Russell Kibler of Alliance; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and good friends.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Caldwell officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday. Interment will be at Highland Memorial Park.
Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, 75 S. Union Ave., Alliance, OH 44601.