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Franklin Nebel

1934 - 2018

Franklin Nebel obituary, 1934-2018, Marengo, IL

BORN

1934

DIED

2018

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Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory - Crystal Lake

419 E Terra Cotta Ave #176

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Franklin Nebel Obituary

Franklin Nebel

Born: January 1, 1934

Died: July 27, 2018

Franklin "Frank" Nebel, 84, of Marengo passed away peacefully on July 27, 2018.

He was born on January 1, 1934 in Schaumburg, IL to Raymond and Hattie (nee Botterman) Nebel. Frank was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force stationed overseas in Moracco. On April 10, 1955 he married Gail Hauenstein. They raised their family in Arlington Heights before moving to Marengo in 1999.

Frank worked as a lineman for the telephone company for 38 years. He was an avid woodworker, hand carving beautiful canes over the years. He enjoyed working around the house and garden. He was a longtime member of the telephone pioneers.

Frank will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Gail; his children, Todd (Joanne), Susan, Brian (Gracie) and Mark (Jenny); grandchildren, Alexis, Alaina, Justin, Michelle, Grace, Justin and Betse Hauser, and Ben; siblings, James (Pat), Ginger (Burl) Martin, Wesley (Jan), Russell (Cindy) and David (Judy); and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and by his twin brother, Delano; and brother, Wayne.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Rte. 176), Crystal Lake.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.

To leave online condolences for the family visit www.davenportfamily.com or call 815-459-3411 for more information.

Published by Northwest Herald on Aug. 12, 2018.
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Really missing you Dad

Mark Nebel

February 20, 2023

A donation has been made to the American Cancer Society in Frank's name. Frank was a wonderful person and a great friend. He shall always be remembered. Our condolences to the family.

Al and Judy Meyer

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August 2, 2018

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