Michael Gregory Abel
  • Born on: July 24, 1948
  • Departed on: August 6, 2020
  • Resided in: Hiawatha, IA

Michael Gregory Abel

Michael Gregory Abel, 72, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and nephew died on August 6th, 2020 of pancreatic cancer.

Mike was born on July 24th, 1948 to Dorothy (Culbert) Abel and Gregory Abel in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He graduated from Regis High School in 1966 and in 1974 he was awarded a BS in Electronics from the University of Wisconsin- Stout.
Mike proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1968 – 1971.

Mike was united in marriage to Nancy Lynn (Stewart) Abel on August 3rd, 1968 at St. Olaf’s Church in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Mike and Nancy were blessed with twin sons, Jeffrey Michael and Marc Andrew on September 11, 1969.

Mike’s professional career included eleven years at Rockwell International and twenty-two years at Norand/Intermec Technologies.

After his retirement, Mike volunteered his time and talents in many areas.  He especially enjoyed volunteering at The Community Health Free Clinic in Cedar Rapids.  He was a member of First Lutheran Church and his hobbies included golf, gardening, strength training and collecting and restoring vintage stereo equipment.  Mike truly enjoyed the people that he met along his journey.  If you knew Mike, you had a friend.

Mike especially loved his family, and they all adored him.  He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Nancy, his sons Marc (Lisa) Abel and Jeff (Lea) Abel, his five grandchildren, Lauren Abel Barron, Logan, Justin, Jenna and Courtney, and his two great grandchildren Cash and C. Mabel.

He is also survived by his brother Patrick (Bonnie) Abel, and sister Dawn (Al) Boline, his half brother Charles (Donee) Lenser, brother in law Mark (Julie) Stewart, Aunt Mary Ann Gleason, and his beloved, devoted dog Callie.

Mike requested that memorials, if you wish, be directed to The Community Health Free Clinic, 947 14th Ave SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 or www.communityhfc.org.  There will be a Celebration of Life for Mike at a later date.

The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the extraordinary staff at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy and also to Pastor Steve Knudson of First Lutheran Church for their guidance and special care for Mike and his family.

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