David A. Bibler

David A. Bibler, 93, passed away peacefully April 27, 2022.

He was born January 21, 1929, in Indianapolis to Lester D. and Vera K. (Moomaw) Bibler. A graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington, he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Afterwards, Dave was employed as a packaging engineer at Eli Lilly for 34 years.

On April 8, 1951, he married Rosemary Moeller, who preceded him in death.

A long-time resident of Indianapolis, Dave was a faithful member of Northwood Christian Church and a steadfast Christian. He served on the church leadership council, sang in the choir, and served as the church board secretary. He was also very active in his Emmaus Reunion Group.

Dave’s “sober” humor, commitment to family-first-in-all-things, and love of travel, nature and all-star wrestling were appreciated by those who knew him. He also enjoyed local theater and music.

He was active in the community as a member of the Executive Service Corp., Kiwanis Club of North Indianapolis, the North Park Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite, the Eli Lilly American Legion Post, and the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity chapter at Indiana University. He was also an active resident of Robin Run Village for more than 20 years.

Survivors include his son, Gregory A. (Annie) Bibler, and two daughters, Pamela (Kyle) Chapman, and Deborah (John) Gentry; six grandchildren, Thomas Gentry, Scott Gentry, Kelly Meyer, Lauren Chapman, Alyssa Fisher, Ryan Bibler; five great-grandchildren, and his dear friend, Evelyn Walker.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and eldest son, D. Bruce Bibler.

Visitation will be Saturday, May 7, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Northwood Christian Church, 4550 Central Ave., Indianapolis, with services immediately following at the church. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Flanner Buchanan in Broad Ripple.

Memorial contributions may be made to Northwood Christian Church, 4550 Central Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46205; or to Indiana University School of Medicine to support the Lester D. Bibler Professorship in the School’s department of family medicine. Please make memorial gifts payable to “IU Foundation” and indicate “In memory of David A. Bibler; Lester D. Bibler Professorship, 0370007049” and mail to IU Foundation, P.O. Box 7072, Indianapolis, IN 46207-7072.