Richard "Rick" Foster Kimmel

Richard (Rick) Foster Kimmel, age 73, of Cambridge, Ontario passed away at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Cherished father to Heather Moniz (Dwayne Scott) and Heidi Verner (Dwane). Richard leaves precious memories with his grandchildren Owen, R.J. and Tyson, as well as Courtney, Dawson and Holden. Survived by his brothers Bill (Darquise) and Glen (Karen). Predeceased by his loving wife of 43 years Sharon (2016) and his sister-in-law Joyce (2002). Nieces and nephews will remember Uncle Rick fondly, as well as his two closest friends Don Perry and Kelley Willemze.

Rick was a firefighter with the Cambridge Fire Department from 1973 to 2005. He was the lead firefighter for the Canada Day Fireworks show for many years. Being a lifelong resident of Preston, Rick was a familiar smiling face around town. A simple trip to the grocery store for milk turned into an hour long visit with everyone. Those Rick didn't meet through the fire department, he met through his years of plowing snow.

The Kimmel Family will receive friends at the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge on Friday, June 21st from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm to greet and share memories with the community. Private interment will take place at Memory Gardens Cemetery. For those who wish, please join the family on Friday June 21st at Royal Canadian Legion Branch #126, 334 Westminster Drive North, Cambridge, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations to Fill The Boot (for Muscular Dystrophy Association) or the Food Bank of Waterloo Region are greatly appreciated.