George Arnold Radel
August 21, 1921 - March 10, 2013
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George Arnold Radel
August 21, 1921 - March 10, 2013
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George Arnold Radel passed way on March 10, 2013 at Whatcom Hospice House. He was born August 21, 1921 in Erskine, Alberta Canada to Walter and Helen (Cornelssen) Radel. The family moved to Bellingham when he was 4 years old. George was active in Boy Scouts for 43 years, joining Troop 19 at 12 years of age. Later he was Assistant Scout Master for his fathers Troop, and was Scout Master of Troop 19 for many years.
He served with the U.S. Navy during WWII, from 1940-1947. During that time he was stationed in Alaska as a side gunner on a PBY in air rescue. He was also on the USS Boxer aircraft carrier in the South Pacific. While on shore patrol he met and married Geraldine Gerry Dennis. The couple was married for 66 years, and raised 2 sons.
George was a custom upholsterer for most of his working life. It was a job he enjoyed and excelled at. One of the familys greatest pleasures was spending summers at the log cabin they built on their property at Cain Lake.
George was preceded in death by his parents, sister Irene Waters, and 2 infant brothers. He is survived by his wife Gerry; sons, Scott (Deanna), Mark (Jill); brother Orville; granddaughter Kelli (Rick) Nuessen; great-granddaughters, Katie (Mike) Goodsell, Sarah Nuessen, Grace Nuessen; great-great grandson Logan Goodsell and his soon-to-born sister; step-granddaughters, Nikki (Moshe) Quinn, Monica Wasisco; step great-grandchildren, Collin Quinn, Catherine Quinn; 5 nieces and 1 nephew.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 30, at 2 PM, at First Baptist Church, 110 Flora Street in Bellingham, where George was an active member for 65 years.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 5916, Bellingham, WA 98225.
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A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 30, at 2 PM, at First Baptist Church, 110 Flora Street in Bellingham, where George was an active member for 65 years. Donations Information
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 5916, Bellingham, WA 98225.
6 responses to George Arnold Radel
Dan Radel says:
March 10, 2013
A lifetime of memories. Thank you Uncle George for the stories, the time at the cabin, Lawrence of Arabia at the drive-in, carving the turkey. Thank you for you. I will tell your story often and miss you as each time and smile because you always brought a smile to my soul. Rest In Peace.