- Date Of Birth: February 16, 1926
- Date Of Death: November 22, 2015
- State: Indiana
Oakel G. Okie Tribbett, 89, Crawfordsville died Sunday morning with his family beside him at his home. A long time Crawfordsville resident was married to Patsy R. Plunkett in 1947. She preceded him in death in 1982.He was born February 16, 1926 near Shannondale to John O and O. Helen McDowell Tribbett.
He is survived by a son Roger (Linda) Tribbett of Greencastle, Daughter Marcia Jo (Richard) Newton of Linden. Four grandchildren Summer, Jacob, Jared and Rachel; four great grandchildren Dylan, Kadyn, Emilia, and Graham. One sister Jane Abston of Darlington who he raised since the age of 9, and many nieces and nephews. He attended Whitesville and Ladoga Schools.
He retired from RR Donnelly’s after 38 years. He belonged to the Eagles and the Sons of American Legion. He loved basketball, hunting, fishing and playing Euchre and especially mowing yards. He attended Milligan Memorial Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Patsy, Grandson Dan Perry, four brothers John, Otis (his twin), David and Gene; as well as 3 sisters Tress, Marilyn and Dorothy.
