Bernard J. Nobel age 83, of Wayland, died early Wednesday morning, Jan. 13.

Bernard was born April 27, 1932, in Rock Valley, Iowa, the son of John and Nellie (Baker) Nobel. He was an iron worker for many years, working on a variety of bridges and buildings in Michigan. He was very devoted to his brothers in the Iron Workers Union Local 340.

When “Bernie” was younger he farmed and played softball. Throughout his life he enjoyed CB radios, square dancing and of course, fishing and hunting. Bernie was also a volunteer firefighter for the Caledonia Fire Department and when he turned 80 years old, he celebrated by going sky diving.

On Aug. 24, 1951, he married the former Helen R. Visser, who survives. Bernard is also survived by a daughter: Beverly (Bob) Middleton and sons: John Nobel and David (Kim) Nobel, as well as six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters: Dorothy (Len) VerHey, Jeannie Landagent, in-laws Evelyn Huenink, Art Visser, Bill (Christie) Visser, Betty (Tim) Jackes, and several nieces and nephews.

Bernard was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Bernard John Nobel Jr.

His family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6,  with a memorial service at 1 p.m.at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, Middleville. Private burial will take place in Coman Cemetery.

Memorial contributions to Faith Hospice or Spectrum Hospice will be appreciated.