Joyce Elaine Radel's Obituary
Joyce Elaine Radel, age 80, passed peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. She was born on July 26, 1940 to Jeannette Rossman in Muskegon. Joyce cared greatly for her stepfather, Lewis Traulsen, and he provided a loving support in her life. After school Joyce went on to work for AR-Jer’s and the county clerk’s office until she moved to work for Lifesavers for 21 years. While working there she met the love of her life, Fred Radel. She and Fred were married on April 13, 1994 and went on many travels and color tours together. She loved spending time with her friends and family, especially her times being at the family cottage on Silver Lake. Earlier in her life Joyce had a passion for ceramics. You could often find her in the possession of an item or some clothing she purchased from QVC. She will be greatly missed by her loving husband, Fred Radel; children, Janet (Bill) Barnes, John (Amy) Smith; grandchildren, Josh, Jacob (Marilyn), Cathryn (Justin), Christine (Sam), Heather, Nicole; ten great-grandkids; daughter-in-law, Darlene Smith; siblings, Anne Henion, Darlene Kelsch; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Michael Smith; brothers, Dick and Dale Rossman; and brothers-in-law, Bill Henion and Jerry Kelsch. AN OUTDOOR FUNERAL SERVICE for Joyce will take place on Friday, October 9, 2020 at The Lee Chapel of The Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St. Norton Shores, MI 49444 at 1:00 PM with A LIMITED SIZE INDOOR VISITATION taking place an hour prior to the service. Burial will take place in Egelston Township Cemetery. For a more lasting memory, donations in Joyce’s name can be made to the charity of your choice. Feel free to share a memory on the family’s tribute wall at www.sytsemafh.com.
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