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Martin Kiel Obituary
Martin Robert Kiel, 57, of Ventura, CA, died suddenly Friday, December 9, 2016.
He was born January 28, 1959 in Akron to James Bernard and Kathleen (Braun) Kiel. He served as a Chief Petty Officer with the SeaBees of the US Navy. The Navy took Martin to places such as Spain, Port Hueneme CA, Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, and to Louisiana where he helped with the construction of the Louisiana Medal of Honor Park and Museum. After retirement from the Navy, he was a journeyman carpenter with Union Local 0150 out of Camarillo CA.
He is survived by his wife, Pamela (Casello) Kiel, whom he married on March 20, 2014; siblings, Brian Kiel of San Diego, CA, Dennis Kiel of Akron, Roger Kiel of Akron,
Kevin (Diana) Kiel of Fairport Harbor, Peggy (John) Dolensky of Akron, Chris (Jennifer) Kiel of Durango, CO, and Carol Redford of Sharon Twp.; nieces and nephews, Deven, Jessica, Jeffrey, Danielle, Margaret, James, Henry, Peter, Mary, Martha, John Paul, Izzy, and Sean; great-nephews and great-niece, Jacob, Cody, Macen, Wyatt, and Destinee. He was preceded in death by his father, James Kiel on October 1, 2016.
Calling hours will be held 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 22nd at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, December 23rd at St. Patrick Church with Father Richard Pentello officiating. Burial will be held at Restland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
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Jon Hansen
December 22, 2016
Marty was a good friend through out our years in the Seabees. I can only offer my sincerest condolences to Pamela and the rest of his family. He will be deeply missed .
Dennis Tracy
December 21, 2016
Rest in peace my friend you are loved and missed . We will always remember you're smile and how you had fun here at the Marriott.
George Murry
December 17, 2016
So worked with Marty for over two years at the Marriott. He was a no nonsense kind of guy. A great sense of humor. It never felt like we working even doing the toughest jobs together. I will miss him greatly as will everyone else here at the Marriott. Rest In Peace Marty.
December 15, 2016
My heartfelt condolences to the Kiel Family. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Ps. 147:3.
The Staff of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home
December 15, 2016
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
Cindee Case
December 14, 2016
I'm still stunned to be praying with sympathy for the Kiel clan so soon, so I cannot even imagine how heartbroken you all are. May your faith continue to bring you strength and good memories provide some comfort.
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