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Michael Criblez Obituary
BLUFFTON -- Michael Alan Criblez, 70, passed away January 10, 2022 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. Mike was born September 10, 1951 in Lima to the late Marion and Bernice (Hullibarger) Criblez. On September 23, 1972 he married Wanda Cramer Criblez.
Mike graduated from Allen East High School and received his bachelor's degree and master's degree from Ohio State University. He retired from the Lima Terminal of Marathon Petroleum and previously was a farmer and taught science at Spencerville Junior High School. Mike enjoyed mowing the yard, tinkering and most of all spending time with his grandchildren and attending their sporting events. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Lafayette and had served as a Jackson Township Trustee.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Criblez of Bluffton; a son, Lance P. (Diana) Criblez of Harrod; three grandchildren, Lauren, Gabriel and Eli Criblez; a brother, Mark Criblez of Bluffton and a sister, Marsha (Tom) Criblez-Steger of Dublin.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Megan L. Criblez-Crowe.
A Memorial Service will begin at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 14, 2022 at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Criblez
Dave and Pam Smith
January 13, 2022
Sending our sincere condolences. Sending our love and hugs to a great family.
Linda S Childs
January 13, 2022
Wanda I'm so sorry to hear about Mike. He always treated me with respect during our school years. The first time I introduced Mike and my husband at the fair. The talked like they knew each other for years. every time when we went to the fair,my husband wanted to see Mike. Cary liked Mike and said he was a nice person. Mike received his wings. Take one day and one step at a time. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy, Kelly, John Beebe
January 12, 2022
So sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bob & Susan Gardner
January 12, 2022
Sincere sympathy.
Teri Coy
January 12, 2022
Deepest sympathies Wanda, Lance and family. Prayers for comfort and strength with the coming days weeks and months ahead. God bless you all.
Allan and Jane Sherrick
January 12, 2022
We are so sorry, Wanda. Allan said Mike was always a very kind person in high school. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Phil & Cathy Shafer
January 12, 2022
To the Criblez family,So sorry for your loss.Mike was a great person,will miss him at the ball games.
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Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Bluffton239 S Main St, Bluffton, OH 45817
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14
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Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Bluffton239 S Main St, Bluffton, OH 45817
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