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Donald Lee Ribbeck, 64, of Lodi, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
Donny was born July 5, 1957 in Medina, Ohio and raised by his late grandparents, Edward and Ivadell (nee Frombaugh) Ribbeck.
He lived most of his life in Medina County except in the 1980’s when he lived in Arizona.
Donny worked as a machinist with Eberhart Manufacturing Co.
He enjoyed carpentry, playing softball and had a love for animals.
He will be greatly missed by son- Shane (Ashlee) Ribbeck and daughter- Nicole Ribbeck (Gary Reeves, Jr.); grandchildren-
Shane, Jr.; Aviana; Gavin, Gabriel; Izaiah; Jazmin; Enzo and Zeke. He is also survived by the mother of his children Mindy and his sister, Rhonda.
Preceded in death by his brother- Ronald Ribbeck, Feb. 2021. Following Donny’s request, cremation has taken place.
Celebration of Life Gathering for both Donald and Ronald Ribbeck will be held for family in the coming months.
The Bauer Funeral Home, Valley City, OH has the honor of serving the Ribbeck family.
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