Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Duell, Robert, Sgt. October 2021
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Ionia Sentinel Standard - Sat. October 16, 2021

ROBERT DUELL
Robert lived his life dedicated to serving his country, community, and family.

He was born August 27, 1927 in Hastings, Michigan to the late Hollis and Pauline 
(Gazella) Duell.

Robert had a full career.

He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in June of 1945, where he was 
discharged from active duty in 1952. In 1956 he joined the Michigan State 
Police, where he served at numerous posts throughout his career with his last 
post being post 51 in Paw Paw. It was also in 1956 that he re-enlisted in the 
United States Marine Corps Reserves. In total Robert served over 36 years in the 
Marine Corps/Marine Corps Reserves Retiring on August 27, 1927 with the rank of 
Sergeant Major and he served 26 years with the Michigan State Police retiring on 
July 4, 1982 with the rank of Sergeant. It was during his first enlistment in
the United States Marine Corps that he met the love of his life, Cathleen Joyce 
Brockman. The couple celebrated a military wedding on August 5, 1950. They 
recently celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary.

After retiring,Robert enjoyed many things. Spending time with his family, 
especially his grandchildren and adding to his many collections were some  of 
his favorite past times. He also enjoyed feeding the neighborhood wildlife 
(Squirrels, birds with the occasional raccoon, opossum and duck families).
Robert also volunteered his time to Toys for Tots and assisted with getting 
patients at the VA hospital in Battle Creek needed personal items.Robert was an 
active member of the Marine Corps League (Kalamazoo Post), American Legion (Paw 
Paw post), Knights of Columbus and a longtime parishioner of the St.Mary 
Catholic Church.

Robert is survived by his wife Cathleen Joyce; Three daughters; Debra Harvey, 
Doris Duell, Denise (Steve) Hopkins; Three sons; Jon Duell, James Duell and Mark 
(Kimberly) Duell; Five grandchildren; Nicholas Duell, Chase (Rachel Perkins) 
Duell, Caitlin Hopkins, Madison Duell and Meghan Duell.

Rboert was preceded in death by his two brothers; Hollis and Jerry Duell and two 
sisters; Ora Navene Duell and Maxine Page.

Family and friends will visit Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 4-8 PM at the 
Adams Funeral Home 502 West Michigan Ave., Paw Paw. There will be a funeral 
service with military honors held Friday, October 15, at 11:00 AM at the Funeral 
home with Fr.Richard Altine officiating. Cremation to follow.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association, Hospice, 
or Tunnels to Towers. Share a memory or sign the online tribute wall at-
www.adamspawpaw.com

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