Person:Bernard Gabel (2)

Bernard C 'Red' Gabel Feb. 14, 1917 -- March 11, 2003

Bernard C "Red" Gabel, 86, of rural Fremont passed away early Tuesday mor ning at Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Toledo to the now deceased Charles D and Florence (Cook) Ga bel. As a young child, the family moved to the homestead in Riley Twp.

He was married to Janet Peck Ickes who passed away Nov. 28, 1992.

Mr. Gabel was a longtime farmer near Helena. After retiring from farmin g, he worked for Widman Construction and G&W Construction. Many in the Fre mont area later knew him as a handyman.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Fremont Moose Lodge a nd Eagles Aerie. He was a former member of the Helena Fire Department.

Surviving are brother John R Gabel of Fremont; sister Harriet (Ernie) Fo rk of Gibsonburg; stepdaughters Donna and Robin; and many nieces and nephe ws. He is preceded by an infant daughter and brother Francis "Speck" Gab el of Fostoria.

Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nopper-Karlovetz Mortuar y, with afternoon vigil services.

Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Burial: Metzger Cemetery, Helena.

Memorials: Helena Volunteer Fire Department, Sandusky CO Heart Associati on or donor's choice.