Jack J. Tribolet

72, of Van Wert, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 09, 2009 at 2;33 A.M..

He was born September 13, 1936, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Chester and Marcile (McCollum) Tribolet. He married Barbara J. Kesler on May 18, 1958, whom survives at home.

He is also survived by his children: Teresa (Virgil) Simindinger of Van Wert, OH,- Lisa (Marcus "Gale")Simindinger of Van Wert, OH,- Scott (Michelle)Tribolet of Rockford, OH,- Jason Tribolet of Celina, OH,- Christa (Richard) McNaughton of Celina, OH,-1 Brother, Gary (Eunice)Tribolet of Van Wert, OH,-2 Sisters, Patricia Klewer of Van Wert, OH, Nancy (William) Evans of Van Wert, OH,-6 Grandchildren: Holly Simindinger, Eric(Emily)Simindinger,Shari Simindinger, Marcus Allen Simindinger, Amanda Tribolet, Jeremy Tribolet,-3 Great-Grandchildren: Kaydin Doner, Zoey Doner, and Colin Simindinger

He was preceded in death by one son in infancy, Brian Tribolet.

Retired from the Former Aeroquip Corporation where he was a tow motor operator. He was a member of Trinity Friends Church where he was very active and for the past 13 years had chaired the annual auction which is the major fund raiser for the church. He was a 1954 Graduate of the former Ohio City- Liberty High School and had served as the "Co-ordinator" of all the class reunions and trips. He was an avid sports fan and attended the Van Wert and Celina High School sporting events and for over 40 years served on the "chains" at Van Wert High School Football Games. He also had coached Youth Baseball in the Van City Parks Leagues.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2009 at Trinity Friends Church, Van Wert with Pastor Steve Savageofficiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery Van Wert. Calling hours are 2-8 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2009, at the funeral home and Friday prior to the service 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. at the Church.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center or Trinity Friends Church.