Ernest Loyal Dell

Mr. Ernest Loyal Dell, age 88, of Nashville passed away peacefully Sunday, June 12th, 2016 at his Nashville home.

Ernest was born in Weidman, MI on November 26, 1927, the son of the late Emory and Beatrice (Thompson) Dell.

Ernest was raised in the Weidman area and attended local schools. In December 1945 Ernest enlisted in the United States Navy and fought during WWII serving as a Seaman Second Class on the USS Brementon specializing in Aviation Engineering. He was honorably discharged in October of 1947.

He was the husband of Barbara (Gardener) Dell, the couple was married on January 11, 1946 in Greenville, MI. The couple made their home together in the Weidman area where they farmed together and operated Dell Service Station until 1966 when Ernest took a job as a Park Ranger for the Department of Natural Resources. The family relocated to the Nashville area where they raised their family together.

Ernest was a Gold Member of the Nashville VFW Post 8260, and the American Legion. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, reading, doing crafts and spending the winters with his beloved wife Barb in Florida.

Ernest is survived by his beloved wife Barbara, two daughters, Nora (Al) Bross, Cheryl Dell, a son,Robert (Deb) Dell, 5 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his 2 sisters, his brother, and his Grand Daughter Heather Jean Dell

Memorial Service will be held at Nashville Assembly of God Church, Nashville, MI, at 1 PM on Friday, June 17th, with Pastor Glen Branham officiating.

There will be a time of felllowship and refreshment immediately following the memorial service at the Nashville Assembly of God Church.

Ernest will be intered with full military honors at Fort Custer National Cemetery, in Augusta MI.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, MI. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net