Gregg R. Kiester, 74, of Columbia City, died Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born December 24, 1950 to Elizabeth Jane Rimmel and Richard D. Kiester.

He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1969. He is survived by his daughters Melanie (Christopher) Bechtold and Jaclyn (Ryan) Croussore; grandchildren, Leah and Samuel Bechtold; sisters Brenda (Bob) Sweazey and Barbara Siebert; and a nephew, Andrew Siebert.

For those who wish, memorials may be sent to the St. Paul of the Cross food pantry in Columbia City.

There is no visitation and a private family memorial will be held at a later date.

The family wishes to extend its deep thanks and gratitude to the medical staff of Parkview Whitley ER as well as the entire Parkview Regional ICU for their compassionate and dedicated care.