Edwin C. Kienzle

Edwin C. Kienzle obituary, Bolivar, OH

Edwin C. Kienzle

Edwin Kienzle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lebold-Smith Funeral Home Bolivar, oh on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Edwin Charles Kienzle 86, of Navarre, died Sunday, October 15, 2023 at his residence. Born January 6, 1937 in Bolivar, he was a son of the late Russell C. and Edna (Bixler) Kienzle.
He was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church in Navarre. Edwin graduated from Otterbein College in 1959 and retired as Director of Engineering from Hercules Engines, Inc. at Canton after 35 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving at Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years the former Miriam Deibel. Also surviving are a son and daughter Duane Kienzle of Carrollton and Jackie Kienzle of North Canton; grandchildren Gavin and Morgan Brown and Owen and Olivia Kienzle; a brother Wayne Kienzle and a sister Glenda (Kienzle) Keller.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Vicki Kienzle.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Ft. Laurens Cemetery in Bolivar with Pastor Carl Orphanides officiating. The Lebold-Smith Funeral Home in Bolivar is handling the arrangements. To share a memory, please visit the funeral home's web site.
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Graveside Service
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
11:00AM
Ft. Laurens Cemetery
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Bolivar, OH -
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