Levi Daniel Rife

Levi Daniel Rife, born on August 10, 2023 was a bright light in this world, bringing joy to everyone who knew him. Grandmas say he had the chubbiest, most pinchable cheeks, and we all know that, happy as he was, he also had the best grumpy old man face of any baby you've ever seen. But he laughed a lot more than he cried. His dad's favorite nickname was Chicken Butt. His mom's were Stinky Butt, Chunky Man, Bugaboo, and Stink.

Levi was a cuddly, sweet, loving baby who beamed with joy when he was center of attention. He loved dancing and tickling, he hated tummy time but tolerated it for awhile. He was quite enthusiastic about any opportunity to drink Mom's milk, and Mom and Dad say he had just started eating pureed foods. He liked green beans but loved bananas just like his big brother. He loved his Momma being home with him all day and was thrilled whenever Daddy came home from work, when his eyes lit up and a huge smile spread across his entire face. When Mommy and Daddy needed a little break, he enjoyed watching Hey Bear dancing fruits and of course Miss Rachel.

This precious little guy, who passed suddenly on December 15th, is survived by his parents Desiree Marie Bondelier and Jaydin Anthony Levi Rife, big brother Xavier Obadiah Smith (2), grandparents Daniel and Sandra Bondelier, Laura and Rob Rife, great grandparents, Robin and Deborah Rife. Aunt Carly Bondelier, Aunt Brianna (Rife) and Devan Reilly, Uncle Robby Rife and Brittney Royer, Uncle Devin Rife, and Aunts Jourden, Elise, and Nina, and Uncle Noah, and Aunt Amayah.

Levi was also loved greatly and will be sorely missed by so many close family members and friends they are too numerous to name.

A viewing and Memorial Service will take place at 2 pm on Thursday December 21 at Masion-Dardenne Walker Funeral Home 501 Conant Street, Maumee, Ohio 43537.