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John Daniel O'Bryan Wibbels Obituary

John Daniel O'Bryan Wibbels

April 29, 1944 - October 15, 2025

John Daniel O'Bryan Wibbels Obituary

Clarksville, Indiana - John Daniel O'Bryan Wibbels, 81, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away

peacefully on October 15, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he was

the son of Flora Margaret Porter Wibbels and John Leo O'Bryan, and

the stepson of Harold E. Wibbels.

John was the devoted husband of Diane Krekel Wibbels, his wife of 58 years, and the proud father of Heather Wibbels (Brooks White) and Andy

Wibbels (Ron Zamora). He is also survived by his brothers Ron Wibbels of Floyd Knobs, IN, and Jack Wibbels of Charlestown, IN.

A graduate of Indiana University with bachelor's, master's, and Ed.S. degrees, John dedicated 34 years to teaching in the Greater Clark County

School system. Known for his humor, quick wit, and love of storytelling, he brought warmth and laughter to countless students, friends, and family.

Visitation will be held on Monday,October 20th, 3:00pm to 7:00pm, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, Southern Indiana

Chapel, 3309 Ballard Lane New Albany Indiana, 47150. A Mass will be held on Tuesday, October 21st, 11am, at St, Anthony Padua Catholic Church,

316 N Sherwood Ave, Clarksville Indiana 47129.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of John, please visit our floral store.

Clarksville, Indiana - John Daniel O'Bryan Wibbels, 81, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away

peacefully on October 15, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he was

the son of Flora Margaret Porter Wibbels and John Leo O'Bryan, and

the stepson of Harold E. Wibbels.

John was the devoted husband o

Published on October 18, 2025

Events

Visitation

Monday, October 20, 2025

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Funeral Mass

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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