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Obituary for Joe Keith Rabel

Rabel,Joe Keith, 72, of New Martinsville, WV went to meet his savior, Saturday August 17, 2013 in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown,WV.

A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday August 21, 2013 at the New Martinsville United Methodist Church to honor his life. He donated his body to WVU Science Center.

He was born October 25,1940 born the first set of twins at Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville,WV, a son of the late Harold and Melba Rabel.

He was a retired technition from Bayer Corp. after 37 years. He was a Navy veteran, and a faithful Christian attending New Martinsville United Methodist Church. An avid boater and animal lover.

Proceded in death in addition to his parents, Robert Morris senior brother-in-law, a step son Greg Goutremout. survivors include wife Lou Rabel, Twin sister Kay Morris, former wife Christel Rabel, son Sven and Carla Rabel, daughters Anke and David Hunt, and Ruth and John Steele all of New Martinsville. Eight grandchildren Ashley Hunt-Martorano of Medford NY, Elisha Hunt of Beckley WV, Justin Hunt of Portland Or, Katie Steele of New Martinsville WV, Jacob Rabel of New Martinsville WV, Stephine Vargo of New Martinsville WV, Stacey Evans of New Martinsville WV, and Mandy Smith of New Martinsville WV. Great grandchildren include Kyler Cecil, Levi Cecil, Kameryn Hunt,Aydrean Hunt, Alijah Hunt-Heftwich, Brayden Vargo, and Brody Vargo.

Friends and family are invited to attend the memorial service at NMUMC. In lieu of flowers Donations to Celebrate Recovery in care of NMUMC or Charity of your choice.

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