Arthur Ribble, age 70 of Orangeville, died at his home Saturday, Feb. 19.
Art was born on April 17, 1951, in Grand Rapids and worked at Hastings Manufacturing for 22 years, retiring in 1993. He owned Gun Lake Saw & Equipment for many years while working full time at Hastings Manufacturing. He could fix any small engine and enjoyed tinkering with them.
He enjoyed cutting wood for 44 years and heating his home with it. Art loved collecting vintage pedal tractors, cars, and other antique toys. He was a big supporter of the Orangeville Fire Department and the Orangeville Veterans Memorial, which he helped build from the ground up and helped organize the Orangeville Veterans Memorial service each year, even though he was not a veteran, but felt this was a way to repay veterans both living and deceased, which two of his brothers served in the armed forces.
Art enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his grandchildren, he loved watching them grow up and head down their path in life supporting them the whole way.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda (Wiley) Ribble; sons: Shawn Ribble and Matt (Cassey) Ribble; grandchildren: Corey, Kyle, Keith, Kaden, Anthony, Karter, Hannah; great granddaughter due on March 11, Kambree; uncle, Denny (Betty) Chase; aunt, Mildred Chase; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Shirley Ribble, brothers Jack, Dennis, Frank (Jerry) Ribble, and sister Pat.
Art’s family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, at the Pentecostal Church of Christ, 6153 Marsh Road,where his memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Private burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Orangeville Firefighter’s Association will be appreciated.
