Philip John Kibler

Philip J. Kibler, 90, of Moline, IL, died Friday, September 15, 2017, at Hope Creek Care Center in East Moline, IL. There will be a visitation with family and friends at Wendt Funeral Home on Friday, September 22nd, at 1:00 p.m., following by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. Per his wishes, the body will be cremated, and there will be a private burial at a later date. Philip John Kibler was born in Cedar Rapids, IA, on August 25, 1927, to George T. and Frances J. (Cronbaugh) Kibler. He graduated with the Class of 1945 from Marengo Iowa High School and then attended the University of Iowa. He was a US Army Veteran serving from October 1, 1945 until February 26, 1947 in Japan. Philip was employed in the Railway Mail Service, and then in the Cedar Rapids, IA, Post Office, retiring in 1984. He was a member of East Moline American Legion Post #227, the East Moline-Silvis AmVets Post #145, and the Croatian Club. Survivors include a son, Daniel Kibler (Diana Hobson) of Amana, IA; grandchildren, Morgan F. Kibler of Coralville, IA, and Austin J. Kibler of North Liberty, IA; a sister, Elizabeth Stanerson of Williamsburg, IA; and his long-time special friend and caregiver, Cheryl Aitken. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, George B. Kibler, and a twin-sister, Phylis Mary Kibler Shedenhelm. Memorials may be made to Animal Aid Humane Society, 239 – 50th Street, East Moline, IL. 61244.

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