Dennis "Denny" Earl Kelbel, 68, of St. Marys, OH died 6:10 a.m. Thursday November 18, 2021 at Grande Lake Health Care Center in St. Marys.

He was born July 8, 1953 in Portland, IN to Neal and Sarah (Daniels) Kelbel.

He is survived by nieces and nephews: Amy McMurray of St. Marys, OH; Angela Waters of Florida; Jason Kelbel of Lima, OH; Carrie Askins of Lima, OH; Ryan (Aimee) Kelbel of Tipp City, OH; Andrea (Mitch) Aselage of Carlisle, OH.

Preceded in death by: parents Neal and Sarah Kelbel; brother Darrell Kelbel; brother Ronald "Butch" Kelbel; sister Connie Kelbel.

He had worked as a sorter for Auglaize Co. Recycling in St. Marys. His favorite pastimes included fishing, watching WWF professional wrestling and following NASCAR (especially, Jeff Gordon). Denny was a quiet, hard-working and loyal individual.

Private family services will be held. Burial will take place at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

Memorial contributions may be directed to https://liverfoundation.org/for-patients/donate-now/.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Denny's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller Bros. Funeral Directors in St. Marys.