Richard L Kahlenbeck
December 26, 1944 - July 15, 2016
Richard L. Kahlenbeck went to his heavenly home on Friday, July 15, 2016. He was born on December 26, 1944 in Fort Wayne to Howard and Clara Kahlenbeck. He worked for 37+ years at Navistar, in Fort Wayne, retiring in 2002. He is survived by his wife Lydia, his son Mike (Angie), his daughter Sue Ann (Craig) Carter and five grandchildren: Annie Helfgott of New York, Emma Helfgott of New York, Katy Hudson of Huntington, Jim Carter of New York, Brian Carter of New York. He is survived by his sister Wanda (Beall) Bowden of Fort Wayne and a brother Howard of Indianapolis. He attended Murray Missionary Church for over 20 years. His greatest enjoyment was being outside and fixing things in the barn. A service will be held for Richard at a later date. Memorials may be made to Family LifeCare in Berne or to the Murray Missionary Church. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.thomarich.com.
Richard L. Kahlenbeck went to his heavenly home on Friday, July 15, 2016. He was born on December 26, 1944 in Fort Wayne to Howard and Clara Kahlenbeck. He worked for 37+ years at Navistar, in Fort Wayne, retiring in 2002. He is survived... View Obituary & Service Information