Johnny Wilbur Kieffer

Johnny Wilbur Kieffer obituary, North Baltimore, OH

Johnny Wilbur Kieffer

Johnny Kieffer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crates Funeral Home - Arlington on Nov. 26, 2025.

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John W. Kieffer, 78 of Arlington passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born in Findlay on February 12, 1947 to Warren G. and Maria G. (Cammarata) Kieffer. John was a 1966 graduate of Findlay High School. He entered the U.S. Army where he served his country proudly. On May 30, 1967, he married Deborah L. VanAtta and she preceded him in death on July 31, 2019. John is survived by two sons; John A. Kieffer of North Carolina, James Kieffer of Arlington, brother, Dennis (Pam) Kieffer of Covington, Louisiana and four grandchildren, Brennan, Chloe, Benjamin, William and Saffi Kieffer. He was preceded in death by two daughters; Brandi and Tracey Kieffer and a sister, Ida Manley. John retired from Hancor where he worked for many years. He loved the outdoors and served as a camp caretaker for Camp Glen for many years. Mr. Kieffer was know world wide as the Runescape Grandpa. Services for John will begin at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 10, 2025 Crates Funeral Home, Arlington where the family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the time of service. Burial will be at a later date in Arlington Cemetery. Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting coldrencrates.com.
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