Louis Kiba

Louis B. “Lou” Kiba, Jr.,

Age 73, of Smithville, passed away Tues., June 23, 2026. He was born Nov. 28, 1952, in Akron, a son of the late Louis and Dorothy (Husack) Kiba, Sr. Lou retired from Rubbermaid as a Supervisor and was a member of Smithville Brethren Church, where he was a Deacon, former Sunday School teacher, and he loved and appreciated his church family. He loved fishing and camping and creating many memories with the family. Lou was a diehard Browns fan, anything O-H-I-O, and always Indians, never Guardians.

Preceded in death by his daughter, Tiffany Munroe, and his brother, Stephen Kiba. Survived by his wife, Jeanne Kiba; two daughters, Julia (David) Patten, and Carly (Derek) Johns; two sons, Josh (Amber) Kiba and Jake (Pooja) Kiba; one sister, Chris (Kenny) Cunningham; granddaughters-Kaylee Munroe, Jenna Munroe; grandsons-Jameson Kiba, Sajjan Bird, Karam Bird; great granddaughters-Aria, Tiffany, Amelia, Leia, Kalani due in Dec. Lou was especially proud to be a great grandpa! Also surviving are many nieces & nephews, all his Kiba cousins, his Chicago, New York, and Florida extended families, and his best friend-Tom (Pam)Nichols.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, July 3 at 12pm in Smithville Brethren Church, 193 E Main St, Smithville, OH 44677. The family will receive friends in the church hall following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lou’s memory may be made to: Make-A-Wish Foundation, 702 E. Highland Avenue, Suite 400Phoenix, AZ 85016. Condolences may be left at: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com.

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