Dwight Emerson Reibling

Dwight Emerson Reibling passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 in Bad Axe, Michigan, at the age of 94.  He was born on February 20, 1926 in the farm homestead to Irwin and Lillie (Steinman) Reibling of Elkton, Michigan.

Dwight graduated from Soule grammar school and then the Elkton High School in 1944.  He served in the Army during World War II.

Dwight was a student at North Central College, Naperville, IL for three years and graduated with a B.S. degree from Central Michigan University.  He continued his ministerial schooling, graduating from the United Theological Seminary with a three year Master of Divinity degree.

Dwight was a multi-career person.  He was a licensed preacher of the Christian gospel in 1944.  He served many parishes around Michigan.  He enjoyed teaching 6th grade in Benton Harbor and Pontiac, Michigan.  He was an insurance underwriter for a few years.  Carpentry captured his interest from the 7th and 8th grade 4-H Club projects.  After retirement form the active ministry he became a licensed realtor, home builder and mechanical contractor.

Dwight was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Marion Ruth (Brown), daughter of Earl and Alva Brown of Pigeon.  Also preceding him in death was his youngest son, Clyde Alan, who is survived by his wife Sybil.  He leaves his daughter Rosemary Jo (Thomas) Sechrist of Howell, Michigan, and son Lyle Amos (Ellen) of Tustin, California, eight grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

Dwight was preceded in death by his brothers Frederick, David, Arnold, Calvin, Lyle and Edsel; and sisters Ileen Kuhl and Leona Bixler.  He is survived by his sister Emma Rohrs of Phoenix.

Interment will be at Caseville Township Cemetery.  A gathering for remembrance will be held at a future date. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Dwight Reibling may be made to God's Bible School & College.  Checks should be mailed to:

God's Bible School & College

Attn:  Advancement Office

1810 Young Street

Cincinnati, OH  45202