Vrable, Joseph M. Bay City, Michigan. Mr. Vrable passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013 at the Cartwright Center in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 63 years. The son of the late Joseph and Josephine Vrable was born March 2, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan and has resided in Bay City for several years. He was also preceded in death by his sister; Janice Kelley. Joe retired from General Motors/Delphi in Saginaw after thirty credited years of service and was an avid Detroit Lions fan. Mr. Vrable is survived by his loving wife of 42 years the former Kathy Knight, three sons, Joseph (Heidi) Vrable Jr., Brent (Melissa) Vrable, and Adam (Renee) Vrable, four grandchildren; Raine, Jackson, Brady, and Stella. He is also survived by his brothers, Russell (Terry) Vrable, Del (Carol) Vrable, Richard (Marge) Kelley and William (Nancy) Kelley, various nieces and nephews, close friends: John McFarland and George Boler and his dog Chloe "Dads Little Girl". At the request of Mr. Vrable Cremation has taken place. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Tuesday , October 8, 2013 from 1:00 to 3:00 and from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A private Memorial Service for the Immediate Family will take place at the funeral home. Memorial cards for the "Wishes of the Family" will be available.