Noel Patrick Brasel, Sr.

He is survived by his children, Cindy Ballou of Valparaiso, Noel (Karen) Brasel, Jr., of Crown Point, Cheryl Agent of Valparaiso, Gail Kochek of Valparaiso, Becky (Joe) Helfen of Griffith, Robbin (Bill) Royal of LaPorte, and Glenda Buckner of Crown Point; grandchildren, Rhett Ballou, Ben (Angela) Ballou, Jennifer (Ryan) Bellman, Noel (Kristin) Brasel, III, Natalie (Brad) Bullock, Mandy (Mark) Shaffer, Rodney (Angela) Townsend, Kirsten (Chris) Miller, Abigail, Amy and Aaron (Julie) Kochek, Joshua (Anna) Helfen, Sarah (Deno) Scott, Daniel Helfen, Elisabeth (Felis) Mubibya, Stephen Helfen, Joy (Tony) Martin, Jim (Wendy) Royal, Samantha Royal, Brianna (Tyler) Jacobs and Jade Buckner; 31 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Dian Brasel; sister-in-law, Judy (Allan) Sawyer; and brother-in-law, William Marvel, Sr. Noel was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Delores “Dee” (nee Homrich) Brasel; his parents, Glen and Adelaide Brasel; grandsons, Keven Brasel, Raymond Glenn Royal and Jeremy Royal; great-grandson, Hunter Bullock; sons-in-law, Everett “Budd” Ballou and Michael Buckner; and sisters-in-law, Sandra Marvel and Patricia Morris.

Noel was born in Evansville, IN, and lived there, and in Chicago, until he joined the Navy in 1946, where he earned his GED. He was a Boatswain Mate, S1c (Seaman First Class) and spent part of his military service in the Mediterranean, especially in and around Italy. He was discharged in 1949 and moved back to his parents’ home in Cedar Lake. He was a butcher in Hammond, where he met the love of his life, Delores, and they were married on September 30, 1950, at St. John Bosco Church in Hammond. Noel and Dee raised their children in Griffith, living there for 39 years, later downsizing to a home in Schererville. Noel was a hard worker, whether working for Illinois Bell and the new phone company startups after retirement, or working at home or at the homes of his children and grandchildren.

Noel accepted Christ at the age of 92 and was baptized on May 22, 2021. He lived his faith for the remaining years of his life. Noel loved his family and especially enjoyed his grands, greats and great-greats. And we loved him, too! He will be deeply missed by us all.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Road (2 blocks south of Ridge Road), Highland, IN, with Reverend Jonathan Barley officiating. Interment at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, IN. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at Kuiper Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) or to the charity of your choice.

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