Paul E. Noel

Noel, Paul E.Bay City, MichiganMr. Noel passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Brian's House. Age 61 years. The son of the late Arthur and Beatrice (Brunner) Noel was born August 29, 1948 in Bay City. Paul enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, wrestling, bowling, playing pool and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Noel retired after 40 years of working for Bay Cast formerly Bay City Foundry.Paul is survived by his wife, Rosann Noel; nine children, Frank (Kimberly) Rakowski, Tammy Curtis, Aimee Bogart, Norman Tilley III, Tracy (James Jr.) Forbing, Amanda (Jerrad) Lofton, Pauline Noel, Paul Noel Jr. and Lenard Noel; nine grandchildren, Michael Jr., Tyler, Emily, James III, Aaron, Hunter, Logan, Kaylee and Samantha; eight brothers and sisters, Richard Noel, Lillian Eggert, Caroline Grochowski, Art Noel, Mert Phillips, Mable Kovach, Charles Noel and James Noel; many friends, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. In addition to his parents Paul was also preceded in death by one sister, Lila Nelson; one brother, Lyle W. Noel and a special nephew, Lyle E. Noel.Funeral and Committal services will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Officiating will be Rev. Daniel R. Hester with cremation following. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Thursday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. and until the time of services. Memorial cards for family wishes will be available at the funeral home.