John Kiel's obituary , Passed away on January 4, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

John Kiel

October 11, 1929 - January 4, 2025 (95 years old)

Fort Wayne, Indiana

John Kiel's obituary , Passed away on January 4, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Divine Mercy Funeral Home

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John Kiel

October 11, 1929 - January 4, 2025 (95 years old)

Fort Wayne, Indiana


John Kiel Obituary

The memory of John Kiel of Fort Wayne, Indiana, who passed away on January 4, 2025 at the age of 95, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his sister Arlene Kinder; his brothers-in-law, Clarence Kinder, Wayne Norfleet and Vance "Eppie" Battershell; and his son-in-law Mike Rahill.

He is survived by: his wife Arlene Kiel (Haggenjos); his children, Mike Kiel (Ruth) of Fort Wayne, Deb Moran of Fort Wayne, Pam McDaniel (Dave) of Fort Wayne, Pat Kiel (Patty) of Fort Wayne, Bob Kiel of Fort Wayne and Jan Rahill of Orlando, FL; and his sisters, Nancy Norfleet of Hudson, FL and Rosie Battershell of Fort Wayne. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Thursday, January 9th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, January 10th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A rosary was held on Thursday, January 9th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne (3500 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805). A funeral Mass was held on Friday, January 10th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church (7215 St Joe Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46835).

The family's preferred memorials are Honor Flight Northeast Indiana, online at http://www.hfnei.org or by mail to P.O. Box 5, Huntertown, IN 46748 or Humane Fort Wayne, online at https://humanefw.org or by mail to 4914 S. Hanna St., Fort Wayne, IN 46806.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Divine Mercy Funeral Home



Thu

Jan 09

Visitation

Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne
3500 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Thu

Jan 09

Rosary

Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne
3500 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Thu

Jan 09

Visitation

Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne
3500 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Fri

Jan 10

Visitation

Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church
7215 St Joe Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46835

Fri

Jan 10

Funeral Mass

Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church
7215 St Joe Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46835

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