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David Kihm Obituary
David Kihm, 81, of Bluffton, died Friday, May 10, 2024, at home surrounded by family.
David was born Sept. 3, 1942, in Ashtabula, to Albert and Carolyn (O'Conner) Kihm, who he lost at an early age. He was raised by his brother, Bud, and his wife, Norma.
He married Marilyn (Neiling) on Oct. 1, 1997.
He was among the last freshman class to graduate from St. Gerard's High School, Lima, and the original Lima Central Catholic School at St. Rose, graduating in 1960. He was Senior Class President.
David proudly served in U.S. Air Force from 1960-1964. He was stationed at Offutt Air Base in Omaha, Nebraska, and Royal Air Base Heyford, England, for three years. One of his memories was serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis where 18 B-47 bombers were running and ready to go when Communist Party Leader Nikita Khrushchev blinked first and stood down.
He was one of the original 35 employees hired at Procter & Gamble of Lima in 1968. He retired in 1997 after working 29-and-a-half years. Dave enjoyed Civil War history and shooting groundhogs.
He is survived by his brothers, Tom (Nell) Kihm of Arkansas and Daniel (Julie) Kihm of Tipp City; son, Brent (Marie) Kihm of Ottawa; daughter, Danielle Laing of Columbus Grove; grandchildren, Dr. Amber Kihm, Tyler (Ariel) Kihm, Abigail Laing, and Spencer Laing; stepchildren, Melissa (Jason) Brinkman, Kristy (Doug) Schweingruber, and Tonya (Trent) VanFossen; great-grandchild, Kaysen Richard Kihm; nephews, Greg Kihm, Douglas Kihm, and Joseph Kihm; nieces, Maria (Jim) Hicks and Rhiannon (Kyle) Lewis; and grandchildren, Kylie and Ashley Brinkman, Makayla, Jordan, and Addison Schweingruber, and Alexis and Caden VanFossen.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers, James and Bud; sister-in-law, Norma (IIames) Kihm; and nephew, Daniel "Little Dan" Kihm.
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2024, at St. Gerard Catholic Church, 240 W. Robb Ave., Lima, where visitation with family and friends will be 9-11 a.m.
Interment will immediately follow Mass at Gethsemani Cemetery, where VFW Post 1275 and active-duty members of United States Air Force will render final military honors.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Putnam County Hospice or St. Gerard Catholic Church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to CHILES-LAMAN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, SHAWNEE CHAPEL.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Bill Bitters
May 15, 2024
Dave and I started at P&G together and worked on and off for 30 years.
He made many of those years very enjoyable with his humor.and smile. We send along our thoughts and prayers to family and friends.
Bill Bitters
Mike Van Meter
May 15, 2024
I just wanted to express my sympathy for the family. When I was young, my Dad who was John Van Meter was good friends with Dave and I remember going to his house where I saw for the first time Cher singing on the TV there.
I remember that he was so kind and always was laughing and my Dad had a Nick name for him and always called him Goon Bah. Not sure where that came from, but at times when I was driving to Bluffton down Rockport Rd and I would pass the farm, I would remember him and my Dad calling him by his Nick name.
A great man and he will be missed. God Bless.
Lucinda Werling
May 13, 2024
Dear Dani - my deepest condolences at the loss of your Dad.
I´m keeping your family in my prayers.
- Lucy
Neil Fossa
May 12, 2024
ON the same shift in Downy Process for many years. Another special person gone. RIP my friend,
Dave Harsh
May 12, 2024
A good friend. We started together and worked at P&G. RIP my friend.
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