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Erwin F.
Name:
Erwin F. "Ernie" Gabriel
Date of Death:
Dec 15, 2011
Location of Service:
Bacarella Funeral Home, Inc. - Monroe
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      Erwin F. “Ernie” Gabriel, 62, of Temperance, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011 in Cheboygan.

   Ernie was born September 1, 1949 in Detroit, the son of Werner and Lieselotte (Ullrich) Gabriel.  On December 19, 1992 he married Debbie Studabaker.  Ernie was employed at the Monroe Community College, Vocational Education Program, teaching welding.  Prior to that, he was employed by the Monroe Public Schools for 33 years, teaching drafting and welding, retiring in 2006.  He also vacationed for many years in the Cheboygan area of northern Michigan, at his cottage on Black Lake, and enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing, golfing, woodworking, and watching the Lions, and Red Wings.

   Surviving are his wife, Debbie, his daughter, Jillian Gabriel of Temperance, a sister, Jenny (Tom) Mitchell of Macomb Township, his mother, Lieselotte Gabriel of Black Lake and Macomb Township, a niece, Tracey (Kevin) Nawrocki, and their son, Jake, also of Macomb Township. He was preceded in death by his father.    

   Memorial Services have been set for Erwin F. “Ernie” Gabriel, 62, of Temperance, who passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011 in Cheboygan, MI. Ernie’s family will visit with friends on Thursday, December 29, 2011 from 11:00 AM until a memorial service celebrating his life at 1:00 PM in the Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd. in Monroe, MI.

   Memorials may be made to the Gabriel family.

Location Name

Bacarella Funeral Home, Inc.Map
Location of Services:
Bacarella Funeral Home, Inc.
Street:
1201 South Telegraph Road
ZIP:
48161
City:
Monroe
State:
MI
Country:
Country: us

Condolence Messages 

 
#1 Tom Mitchell 2011-12-23 00:53 Rest in PEACE brother Quote
 
 
#2 Tim Toth 2011-12-23 03:30 Please accept my condolences. Ernie was a great friend to me. He mentored many students at MHS and MCCC. He will be misssed. Quote
 
 
#3 Grace Yackee 2011-12-23 12:06 Ernie was a phenomenal asset to the Monroe County Community College welding program. His absence will be felt for many years to come by his colleagues and past, present and future welding students.

We at the College send our deepest condolences during this most difficult holiday season. May peace find its way to your hearts.

Sincerely,

Dr. Grace Yackee, Vice President of Instruction, Monroe County Community College Quote
 
 
#4 Rick Hall 2011-12-26 04:54 My best friend. We shared far too many good times to recalll in one telling. While he has left this physical world, he will remain with me forever. I love you , man! Quote
 
 
#5 Leo Gorajek 2011-12-28 03:42 Ernie and I stated teaching the same day and retired 33 years later the same day. I got the chance to know Ernie both in and out of school. He was a great person & great teacher. One memory that stands out was how proud he was of Jillian. He would often talk of her while we ate lunch at Monroe High.
He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Leo Quote
 
 
#6 Dick Lutz 2011-12-28 11:36 Words can't express the loss I feel. I can only wish I had been able to help him at Jenny's as he asked. Maybe,the week would have ended differently. Maybe I could have had more laughs, more fun and a lot more good times left to enjoy with him. All those good times that we shared will not be forgotten both at work and play.
With much pain in my heart,
Dick Quote
 
 
#7 Dave Fletcher 2011-12-30 03:30 NOTHING BUT RESPECT AND ADMIRATION FOR A LIFE WELL LIVED BUT WAY TOO SHORT. YOU AND YOUR DAD ENJOY THAT WOOD SHOP IN THE SKY.. LOVE DAVE Quote
 

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