Michael Abel, 68, of Jewett, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at his home. He was born October 2, 1954, in Bowerston, Ohio, a son of the late Harry Wayne and Emma Grace Dellinger Abel.
Mike was a Veteran of the US Marine Corps from 1971-1974. He was a foreman for Howard Bowers and a member of the Teamsters, then was the owner/operator of his own truck and later was a mechanic at Bulldog Rack, where he retired at 62 and had an eight-year battle with throat cancer. He was also a member of the Hopedale American Legion for over 40 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert “Bo” Abel, and a sister, Yvonne Anno.
Surviving are his son, Michael (Ruriko) Abel, Jr. of Jewett; four grandchildren: Keishi “Clyde” (Natalie) Arnold of Italy, Jasmine “Maggie” M. Arnold of Alliance, Destiny “Agnes” K. Arnold of Mississippi and Michael “Coco” Ray Abel, III of Jewett; two stepdaughters: Cindy “Pete” Muterbaugh of New Philadelphia and Stephanie “Sam” Owens of Minerva; three step-grandchildren: Alexis and Cody Muterbaugh, Ashley McIntyre; brother, George Abel of Cadiz; two sisters: Viola Kieffer of Sherrodsville and Penny Fluharty of Cadiz; and his former wife, Linda Abel of Cadiz, Ohio.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz, where the funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Pete Tuchek officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Hopedale, Ohio. Military honors by the Hopedale American Legion.
The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland-barr.com.