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.