George Alexander Abell, 82, Luverne, died Friday, March 28, 2003, at Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne.
Services were Monday, March 31, at Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. The Rev. David Jahn officiated. Burial was at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
George Abell was born April 19, 1920. He was raised by his stepparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lang. He grew up and attended school in the St. Paul area. He served his country as an American Merchant Marine in oceangoing service during World War II. After his tour of duty in the military, he drove a truck for the majority of his life.
He married Melva Stevenson in July 1954. They later divorced. He also had a significant friend, Pearl Olds, later in his life.
Mr. Abell enjoyed fishing, hunting and the outdoors.
Survivors include three sons, Gary (Pam) Abell, Luverne, Terry (Gerry) Abell, Newport, and Rick (Pat) Abell, Hopkinsville, Ky.; two stepdaughters, Cheryl (Leon) Peterson, Cottage Grove, and Cherie Halberg, Newport; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Abell was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and three brothers.
Dingmann Funeral Home, Luverne, was in charge of arrangements.
