Robert E. Kimmel

Robert E. Kimmel, age 89, formerly of Eldorado, Ohio died Monday, February 21, 2005 at Vancrest Care Center in Eaton, Ohio following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 17, 1915 near Eldorado (Monroe Township) Ohio, the son of Estey and May (Emrick) Kimmel. Robert was a farmer and an avid fisherman, and a lover of the Cincinnati Reds. In his earlier years he was the manager of the Kimmel Elevator in West Manchester, Ohio; worked for Lavey Grain & Feed in Pitsburg, OH; and the manager of Hines Truck Stop. He was a former member of the Eldorado Fire Department, the Eldorado Lions Club, the Eagles Lodge and Moose Lodge both in Richmond, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Raymond Kimmel, and his sister: Lura Stayton.

Survivors include two sons: Billie (Judy) Kimmel of New Madison, OH. and Ray (Carole) Kimmel of Eldorado, OH; 7 grandchildren: Kimberly Wesler, New Paris; Teresa Pipenger, New Paris; Scott Kimmel, New Madison; Tammy Miller, New Madison; Colleen Martin, Williamsburg, IN; Robert Kimmel, New Paris; Ryan Kimmel, Richmond, IN; 11 great-grandchildren; several cousins.

The funeral service for Robert E. Kimmel will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, February 25, 2005 at the Bussard-Barnes-Vaniman Funeral Home, 311 North Main Street, Eldorado, Ohio with Mike Ballard officiating. Burial will follow in Monroe Cemetery near Eldorado. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Thursday, February 24, 2005 at the funeral home. Memorial envelopes will be available for the Parkinson’s Association and the North Central Rescue Squad. Condolences may be sent to the family via Guest Book at www.barnesfuneralhome.com.