Leon G. Waibel, 88, of Wolcott peacefully entered eternity surrounded by family at 6:52 AM, Wednesday March 21, 2018 at University Place Health Center and Assisted Living of West Lafayette.

He was born October 9, 1929 in Benton County, IN to the late George W. and Anna (Gruber) Waibel. Leon grew up on the family farm southeast of Remington and graduated from Gilboa High School where he cherished many loved memories.

On March 4, 1951 Leon and Reva Mae Strahm were united in marriage in Sabetha, KS. She preceded him in death on March 13, 2009. Leon farmed in the Wolcott area where he and Reva raised their 3 children; Victoria Ann, Gerry Leon, and Dwight David.

Leon treasured his Christian heritage and was an active member of the West Lafayette Apostolic Christian Church.

Leon is survived by his sons, Gerry Waibel (wife: Marcia) of Wolcott, and Dwight Waibel (wife: Lisa) of Lafayette; brothers, Harold Waibel (wife: Arleta) and Gene Waibel (wife: Diane) both of Remington; 6 grandchildren, Dawnar Shivers (wife: Charlene), Kelli Pritts (husband: Nathan), Holly Stiller (husband: Scott), Nicholas Waibel (wife: Sandra), ReVae Miller (husband: Jason), and Austin Waibel (wife: Karis). Also surviving are 12 great-grandchildren and number 13 on the way.

Preceding him in death along with his parents and wife are a daughter, Victoria; brother, James Waibel, and sister-in-law, Audrey Waibel.

Friends may call from 4-8 PM (EST) Monday, March 26, 2018 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston (101 W. 4th St. Brookston, IN). Funeral Service 10:30 AM (EST) with an hour prior visitation Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at West Lafayette Apostolic Christian Church (6101 N. 75 E. West Lafayette, IN). Ministers of the church to officiate. Interment to follow in Remington Apostolic Christian Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations may be made in Leon’s name to Gideon’s International or Riley Hospital for Children of Indianapolis.

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