Kathleen Mae (Keith) Bickel was finally reunited with the love of her life on March 26, 2023.  She was a beloved wife for twenty-eight years to Mark Bickel. Kathleen's photo is HERE.

Kathleen lived a long, happy life and died peacefully in her sleep at Hospice of Dayton.

She is survived by her two daughters: Rachel (Trevor) Nihiser of Van Wert and Ruth Bickel.  She was a beloved grandma to four grandchildren: Logan and Ferrous Nihiser, Kevin Bickel, and Joleena Engler.  She is also survived by two sisters: Doris Engler of Alger and Geraldine (Paul) Kladzyk of Phoenix, AZ.   

She was born to the late Carl and Sarah (Anspach) Keith and was also preceded in death by two sisters: Golda Hughes and Carolyn Zerkle.

Kathleen had an accounting degree.  She liked to crochet and spend time with her family.

Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Alger First United Methodist Church, 101 Montville Street, Alger, Ohio with Pastor Don Clinger officiating.  Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger.       

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 8.                   

Memorial contributions may be made to Alger First United Methodist Church and/or the American Diabetes Association.