Obituaries

November 5, 1929 to February 15, 2021

KEWANNA - Earl W. Bangel, 91, of Lake Bruce passed away Monday, Feb. 15, at his residence, surrounded by family.

Born on Nov. 5, 1929 in Indianapolis, he was the son of the late Wilbur and Lillian Deerberg Bangel. He was a Warren Central High School graduate. On Feb. 27, 1954, he married Mary L. Dellinger. She preceded him in death on April 9, 2010.

Survivors include his children, Darel W. Bangel and his wife Nancy of Alabama, Linda L. Bangel of Michigan, Louis A. Bangel and his wife Jean of Winamac, and Bruce D. Bangel and his wife Theresa of Indianapolis; and brother Glenn Bangel of Greenfield. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren and one on the way.

He was also preceded in death by sister Vera Lynch and her husband Thomas.

Mr. Bangel was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Germany during the Korean Conflict.  He was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Lake Bruce. He and his wife enjoyed square dancing.

Private family services will be held. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Fulton County Community Foundation.

Mr. Bangel’s online guest book is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes.