Frank Adam Dubiel Jr. passed away at home April 8th, 2024. Frank was a loving and devoted husband to Joann. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and friend.
Frank was born in Standish on June 10th, 1937, to the late Frank and Eva (Dragula) Dubiel. He honorably served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1957. He married the love of his life Delores Joann (Chaffee) Dubiel on June 18th, 1960, in Standish, MI. Together they had 2 wonderful children, Rodney and Debbie.
Frank retired from Hardman Construction in 1998. Over the years he built several homes. You could find Frank tinkering in his pole barn, woodworking, and spending time on his property in the woods. He was an avid Detroit Tigers fan. Following his retirement, he enjoyed traveling the United States with family and friends, known as the DBH Club. Frank was a kind, passionate and stubbornly bull-headed man, but he was ours. He will be missed and remembered by all that knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years Joann, daughter Debbie (Joe) Knochel, grandchildren Darin (Keri) Knochel, Heather (Andrew) Wallace, and Lucas Knochel. Siblings: Richard (Corrine) Dubiel, Bernadette (John) Veitengruber, John (Julie) Dubiel, and Shirley Rosebrugh. In laws Willard Badour, Pauline Madajski, Eugene Chaffee, Alfreda Chaffee, and many other family and friends.
He was proceeded in death by his son Rodney Dubiel, brothers Edward Dubiel and Tom Dubiel, sisters Dorothy Badour and Virginia Ringlein, sisters in law Patricia Swartz, Ruth Chaffee, Maryann Chaffee, Joan Dubiel and brothers in law Richard Rosebrugh, Wallace Ringlein, Ronald Chaffee, and Larry Chaffee.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 11th at 12:00pm at Lee-Ramsay Funeral Home – Standish Chapel, Standish, Michigan with Mary Good presiding. The family will greet family and friends starting at 10:00am at the Lee-Ramsay Funeral Home – Standish Chapel. Those considering an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donating to Sterling Volunteer Fire Department. The family would like to extend a sincere “Thank you” to Colleen, Amber, Peggy, and all those at Compassus Hospice for their loving care of Frank.
