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Brickner Funeral Home Brickner Funeral Home is family owned and operated, we have been serving families in Van Wert, Ohio and the surrounding area for over a century.

02/06/2026

Barbara J Tribolet
July 28, 1936 — February 3, 2026
Van Wert, Ohio
Barbara J. Tribolet, 89, of Van Wert, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, February 3, 2026. She was born July 28, 1936, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late William Kesler and Leah Grace (White) Kesler. She married Jack J. Tribolet on May 18, 1958.

She is survived by her children: Teresa (Virgil) Simindinger of Van Wert, OH,- Lisa (Marcus "Gale") Simindinger of Van Wert, OH,- Scott (Michelle) Tribolet of Rockford, OH,- Jason Tribolet of Celina, OH,- Christa (Richard) McNaughton of Celina, OH; 6 Grandchildren: Holly (Kevin) Ashe, Eric (Emily) Simindinger, Shari (Nathan) Jewell, Marcus Allen Simindinger, Amanda (Zachary) Johnson, Jeremy (Mekale) Tribolet; 8 Great-Grandchildren: Kaydin Doner, Zoey Doner, Colin Simindinger, Mavery Tribolet, Marlow Tribolet, Dane Tribolet, Nathan Johnson and Klaus Ashe. Brothers: William Kesler Jr., John Kesler and Richard Kesler, Sisters: Beverly Ainsworth and Linda Missler and a Sister-in-law: Nancy Evans.

She was preceded in death by one son in infancy, Brian Tribolet and her loving husband Jack J. Tribolet.

She was a member of Trinity Friends Church, and a 1954 Graduate of Van Wert High School. She enjoyed Ohio State Buckeyes, Cincinnati Reds, reading, bingo and spending time with family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Trinity Friends Church, Van Wert. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery Van Wert. Calling hours are 4-8 P.M. Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Brickner Funeral Home and Thursday prior to the service 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. at the Church.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donating to Trinity Friends Church.

05/10/2024

Glenna J Saum of Van Wert, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 10, 2024 at the age of 71.
Glenna was born on April 11, 1953 in Van Wert, Ohio to Robert Dunlap and Betty (Davis) Dunlap. She was a graduate of Lincolnview high school in 1971. 
 Glenna spent the majority of her life, caring for children; mostly in home. All of the children she cared for became part of her family. She loved seeing her “kids” all grown up with their families. She also joined many church activities, mostly for children. Over the last several years, she attended Pioneer Christian Ministries.
One of her ways to be involved and helping was encouraging people through social media. She always prayed and gave uplifting words on social media to those who needed them.
Glenna was blessed with one daughter, Janine Saum of Van Wert, grandson, Reese and granddaughter Catanna, both of Van Wert, a bonus, great granddaughter, Caleah Thomas, brother Glenn Dunlap of Fort Wayne, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Preceding Glenna in death were her parents and sisters, Roxann Thompson-Robinson and Robin Kimmel.
Family and friends please join us to celebrate Glenna at Brickner Funeral Home. Visiting hours will be Monday, May 13, 2024 from 4 PM to 7 PM and Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 10 AM to 11 AM, funeral following at 11 AM.

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Willie C. Eddins, Jr., age 74 of Van Wert died at Van Wert Health Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 2:15 PM. He was born Se...
08/17/2021

Willie C. Eddins, Jr., age 74 of Van Wert died at Van Wert Health Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 2:15 PM. He was born September 12, 1946, in Starkville, Mississippi the son of the late Willie C. and Clara (Boyd) Eddins, Sr. On August 1, 1970, he married Patricia Evans who survives him in Van Wert.

He is also survived by his son Damon (Shanette) Eddins of Van Wert; Siblings Herman Eddins, Gaines (Dina) Moran, Curtis Eddins all of Van Wert, Evette Williams and Yvonne Moran both of Starkville, Mississippi, Nazola Bayless of Columbus, Ohio, and Doris (Ted) Kelly of Van Wert; Grandchildren DeShaum Eddins, Sharayah Eddins, and Kaleb Groover all of Van Wert.

He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Shanesa Eddins and siblings David Eddins, Dessie James, and Deliteus Moran.

Willie had been employed by ODOT in the clerical department and was also a former employee of the Van Wert Chrysler Amplex plant and the Lima Tank Plant. He was a 32nd. Degree Mason in a Fort Wayne Masonic Lodge, Past Commander of Van Wert American Legion Post 178, member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803 Van Wert, and Van Wert Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1320. He had proudly served his country in the US Army and then as a member of the Ohio National Guard.

Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM Friday, August 20, 2021, at Brickner Funeral Home with Rev. Victor Watts officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery with military rites rendered by the combined Honors Unit of American Legion Post 178 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803. Friends may call at Brickner Funeral Home Thursday, August 19, from 1 - 7 and on Friday 1 hour prior to services.

Preferred Memorials are to the Salvation Army.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Willie C. Eddins, Jr., please visit our floral store.

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