July 31, 1936 — December 24, 2023
Kenneth Dale Rismiller, age 87, of Bradford, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at his home. He was born on July 31, 1936, in Troy, Ohio to the late Ervin and Hazel Rismiller.
In addition to his parents, Kenneth is preceded in death by his daughters, Donna Ruth Garneau and Karen Sue Jacobsen; siblings, Carl (Joyce) Rismiller and Betty Burkholder; and sister-in-law, Linda Rismiller.
Kenneth is survived by his loving wife, Martha “Bev” Beverly Rismiller, who he married on July 8, 1958; daughter, Brenda Kay (Joe) McGowan; sons-in-law, Craig Jacobsen and Tom Garneau; siblings, Janis (John) Small and Galen Rismiller; brother-in-law, Jim Burkholder; grandchildren, Carly (Cory) Sorice, Nathan Harman, Tessara Harman, David Jacobsen, and Danny Jacobsen; and great grandchildren, Wiley Sorice and Remy Sorice.
Kenneth worked many years in maintenance at Hobart Brothers in Troy. He was a hard worker and a handy man. He enjoyed making clocks, his sawmill/ woodworking, working on cars, and welding. He was always fixing something and even helped repair local farm equipment.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Meredith officiating. Interment will be held immediately after at Gettysburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, 3230 N. County Rd. 25 A, Troy, OH 45373. Online condolences may be shared with Kenneth’s family by visiting www.tributefuneralhomes.com.