Dennis P. "Denny" Gabriel

Dennis P. "Denny" Gabriel Battle Creek Dennis P. "Denny" Gabriel, 73, completed his earthly journey and entered the presence of his Lord on Friday morning, January 1, 2010. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on January 8, 1936, the son of John P. and Marvel A. (Louden) Gabriel. Denny worked in the construction industry for over 40 years. He worked as a skilled tradesman for F.J. Skidmore Construction Co. and G.O. Lewis Construction Co., and then was a General Manager at Associated Construction. He finished his career retiring from Post Cereals as the Construction Planner after 14 years. Denny married Barbara J. Gregg at Gull Lake Bible Church on December 31, 1955; she survives. He is also survived by his children, Janet (John) Marlatt of Battle Creek, Donald (Robin) Gabriel of Augusta and Rebecca (Donnie) Clark of Augusta; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; his mother, Marvel A. Gabriel of Richland; a sister, Marlene Gabriel of Kalamazoo and lifetime friends, Burrel and Deanna Stults and family. Denny was a former member of Gull Lake Bible Church for 25 years and has been a member of Northeastern Baptist Church in Kalamazoo since 1995. Denny truly enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and he repaired golf clubs for more than 44 years. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, volunteering at church and helping and encouraging others. At the request of the family, they will receive friends from 2:00 4:00 and 6:00 8:00 p.m., on Monday, January 4, 2010 at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, Richland Chapel, 9170 East D Avenue, Richland. A memorial service to celebrate Denny's life will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Northeastern Baptist Church, 6536 East G Avenue, Kalamazoo with Pastors George Coon and Gregg Bishop presiding. Interment will follow at Bedford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northeastern Baptist Church or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Personal messages for the family may be placed a www.farleyestesdowdle.com.