Kenneth Bidwell

Kenneth Bidwell, 89, of Circleville passed away on December 10, 2018.  He was born on December 31, 1928 in West Jefferson, Ohio to Clarance and Etta (Stoner) Bidwell.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis (Prushing) Bidwell, siblings Ernest, Cecil, Clyde, Geneva Thomas and Winfred Bidwell.  Mr. Bidwell is survived by daughters Brenda Lehman of Colorado, Kimberly Freeman of South Dakota and son Kenneth Bidwell Jr. of Ashville, 8 grandchildren, Michael ( Jackie) Lehman, Joshua (Missy) Lehman, Benjamin (Amber) Lehman, Kendra Bidwell, Kourtney Bidwell, Shelly (Thomas) Herman, (Madison Stiglemeier) Raymond Freeman and Katee Freeman; 13 great grandchildren, Dillon, Layleen, Melanie, Jett Lehman, Skyler, Makynza, Ayden, Ella, Benjamin, Patience, Seth Lehman and James and Eliana Herman; brother Keith Bidwell of London and by sister Ilene Overly of New Holland. Kenneth enjoyed farming, golfing, woodworking and playing games with family and friends wherever he was.  Kenneth also lived in Orient Ohio, Trent, SD, Winter Haven and New Port Richey, FL   Memorial services will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.          at the Nicholas Drive Church of God with burial to follow in Becket Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Wellman Funeral Home on Friday from 4-7 p.m.  In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Berger Health Foundation, 600 North Pickaway Street, Circleville, Ohio 43113.  The family wishes to thank the staff and physicians of Berger Hospital.  Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.