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Richard Kienbaum

Portage, Michigan

1938 - 2025

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March 12, 2025
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Portage, Michigan

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Richard "Dick" Kienbaum of Portage, age 87, died on March 12, 2025. Richard was born February 11, 1938 to Ervin and Jennie (Boyne) Kienbaum. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings: Tom and Rudolph Kienbaum. Surviving are his wife, Bette; children: Ric (Julie) Kienbaum and Mike...

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Dick was the Principal at Haverhill where I taught for many years. He always had such a great sense of humor. One year for his birthday, three of us covered everything in his office with aluminum foil, even his telephone. He didn't even fire us! He just laughed, shook his head and called us"some crazy girls". Loved that about him.

Mr. Kienbaum was my principal when I attended Haverhill for 4th & 5th grades. I remember thinking he was quite tall when I first met him. I have never forgotten how kind he was and just how much he truly liked all of us. A truly kind soul. My prayers and condolences to his family & friends. Michelle Wood

Dick and his family have been wonderful next door neighbors and friend to my parents and siblings for nearly 60 years. Dick will be missed and my sympathies to the family.

Dick was the Principal, when I first started teaching at Haverhill Elementary. He was a kind, very supportive Principal and seemed to have a knack for hiring new teachers that fit in easily with our staff. Our staff was filled with strong, dedicated teachers, who gave their best, under Dick´s leadership, to make sure our school was the best. I will forever be thankful that he hired me to be a teacher at Haverhill Elementary. Gone, but never forgotten. RIP good and faithful servant!

I am so sorry to hear this... I was Dick & Bette"s house keeper for many years..we grew to be good friends such very special people. I always liked to hear Dick laugh he had a great laugh! Such a wonderful man I will miss him .Rest easy my friend you will never be forgotten.May peace be with the family,