Mark Douglas Bibler

Mark Douglas Bibler 70, of Findlay, OH passed away Thursday evening March 28, 2025 at the Bridge Hospice Center in Findlay. He was born in Findlay on January 20, 1955 to the late Glenn R. and Elizabeth (Bushong) Bibler.

                Mark is survived by his wife of 43 years Jolene F. (Ream) Bibler; his two children, son, Nicholas Glenn Bibler wife Katie (Burkhalter) Bibler of Findlay; daughter Bailey Paige (Bibler) Rickenbacher, husband Bruce Rickenbacher II of Fostoria; two grandchildren, Austin K. Carnicom and Elizabeth Darlene Rickenbacher, as well as his brother Ted L.  (Pam) Bibler of Arcadia Oh, and sister Barbara J. (Hempelman) Fitzgerald, husband, Murray Fitzgerald of St. Mary’s Ohio.

                      He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Joe and Tim Bibler.

        Mark was a resident of his home town of Findlay the majority of his life. He attended Findlay High School class of 1973. After high school Mark began his life long career as a flooring installer at Jackson’s Furniture, and then Bennett’s Furniture of McComb. Mark moved from Findlay with a group of close friends and the love of his life Jolene F. Ream to Denver Colorado. Returning in 1982 to marry Jolene on February 14, 1982, and begin a family.

          Mark always had a love for music playing bass guitar in different bands throughout his high school career. Then rekindling the passion throughout his 50’s and early 60’s. Mark also enjoyed his time coaching soccer in the Van Buren and Findlay recreational leagues. Positively impacting the lives of many youth athletes over a period of 14 years. He was an animal champion and a family man, always putting the welfare of those he cared deeply about before himself.  He was an amazing husband, father, good friend, and associate. Mark will be deeply missed.

          A Celebration of Life visitation will be held at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, 500 Lima Avenue, Findlay, Ohio from 4-7 pm on Monday,  March 31, 2025 . Private burial will be  at Bishop Cemetery at a later date.

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