Gordon L. Messel, age 87 of Clinton Township, passed away early Thursday morning at Clinton Aire Health Care Center, Clinton Township.
He was born July 24, 1929 to William and Mary (McBride) Messel in Bicknell, Indiana. On July 25, 1952 Gordon was married to Barbara Schrade at Zion United Church of Christ, Mount Clemens.
Mr. Messel was a member of Zion United Church of Christ and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was employed as a tool maker at the Chrysler Corporation, retiring July 30, 1990. Gordon enjoyed wood working, and sports, especially college basketball.
Surviving is his wife, Barbara; children, Deborah Prahl and Gary (Renee) Messel; grandchildren, Carrie, Amy, Joshua, Stephanie and Jeremy, and his sister, Loeva Haag. Gordon was predeceased by son-in-law, John Prahl, and siblings, Ralph, Opal, Herbert, Omer, Mildred, Beulah, Forrest and Wayne.
Visiting hours are 1 - 5 p.m., Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens.
Funeral 11:00 a.m. (visiting 10:00 a.m.), Monday at the funeral home with Reverend Scott Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Cadillac Memorial Gardens East, Clinton Township.
Memorial contributions may be made to Zion United Church of Christ or the Alzheimer's Association.
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