Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Stadel, John Dean February 9, 2017
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Lakewood News- Sat. Feb. 18, 2017

JOHN DEAN STEDEL
John Dean Stadel left his earthly body to dwell in eternity on February 9, 
2017, two days shy of his 88th birthday. His loving wife Ruth was by his 
side.

Dean, as he was commonly known, was born to Roy and Maude Stadel on February 
11, 1929 at the family home on Messer road, where he lived the majority of 
his life.

He married the love of his life, Ruth Brake, on February 16, 1951. Together, 
they raised a son Dale.

A member of Pleasant Valley united brethren church, Dean's first priorities 
were his faith and his family A gentle, loving man, he and Ruth never 
hesitated to open their hearts and home to family and friends.

He attended Country School, and earned a GED. In 1975, after attending adult 
education, dean earned his high school diploma.

Dean retired from the State of Michigan in 1990, having worked in maintenance 
at the Secretary of State complex.

A jack of all trades, Dean was accomplished in plumbing, electrical and HVAC 
along with appliance repair. For many years he taught 4-H, volunteered with 
Boy Scouts and was certified to teach Advanced first Aid through he American 
Red Cross.

Dean enjoyed gardening working his farm, and helping family and friends in 
any way he could, often calling himself a "house doctor."

He was preceded in death by his parent; sister, Genevieve Francisco; brother, 
Charles Stadel; sisters-in-law, Carol Stadel, Etta Stadel and brother-in-law, 
Leo Francisco.

Dean is survived by his loving wife, Ruth; sister, Eleanor (Norman) Barry: 
brother, Bob (Marsha) Stadel; son, Dale; eight grandchildren; 19 great-
grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and 
nephews.

Abiding by Dean's wishes, a private immediate family only graveside service 
will take place Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017.

The family is being served by Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa.

For those desiring, memorial contributions in memory of Dean may be sent to 
Pleasant Valley UB Church, 13120 Bell Rd. Lake Odessa, 48849 or Eaton 
Community Palliative care, 2675 South Cochran Rd. Charlotte, Mi 48813.

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