Brent A. Kiene worked for Quality Welding and Fabrication
Brent A. Kiene, 38, passed away August 14, 2022, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Brent was born August 23, 1983 in Findlay to Robert and Jane (Kahle) Kiene.
Brent was a 2002 graduate of Bluffton High School. He also attended Apollo Career Center for Construction. He recently worked for Quality Welding and Fabrication in Lima. He was a lifetime member of the Cairo Sportsman’s Club and the NRA. Brent enjoyed farm related activities and construction. He especially loved trap shooting, fishing with his children and feeding livestock. Above all he enjoyed spending time with his children.
Survivors include his father, Robert Kiene of Lima; two daughters, Laney and Emma Kiene of Bluffton; a brother, Brian Kiene of Harrod; a nephew, Jase Kiene; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and good family friends, Lois Bratz of Columbus Grove and Dan and Alex Kroeger of Miller City.
Brent was preceded in death by his mother, Jane L. Kiene; paternal grandparents, Cornelius and Rita Kiene; maternal grandparents, Linus and Irene Kahle; and his two dogs Flash One and Flash Two.
Services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services-Bluffton with Pastor David Burkhart officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 30, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the service both at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donors' choice.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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