Donnie Ribble, 79, of Valles Mines died Nov. 19, 2022, at Festus Manor. Mr. Ribble retired as a maintenance technician from Buzzi Unicem (River Cement) south of Festus. He was a member of Agape Faith Church, where he often was found helping with mowing the grass or other maintenance projects. He was an avid bowler, spending his evenings in competitions, and was proud of his three perfect games. Born Aug. 15, 1943, in Madera, Calif., he was the son of the late Fred and Ruby (Wells) Ribble.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years: Maxine (Moses) Ribble; a son: Bruce Ribble; two daughters: Donna Ribble and Stacey (Dustin) Lowry; seven grandchildren: Brittany (Jon) Johanning, Cody (Anne) Radford, Kaden (Kristin Harris) Lowry, Wiley (Joshua) Moore, Samantha Lowry, Lance (Lacey) Ribble and Bridgette Ribble; and eight great-grandchildren: Ellsie, Easton, Isla, Bocephius, Tyler, Patience, Maylynn and Noah, with two more on the way. He was preceded in death by a brother: Charles Ribble.
Visitation is scheduled from 10 a.m. until a memorial service at noon Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Agape Faith Church in Valles Mines. Memorials may be made to the Agape Faith Church, 3255 Hwy. V, De Soto 63020. Arrangements are under the direction of C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home.