Barbara J Tribolet

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.