George Nobel, Sr. age 94, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022, joining other family who passed before him. George retired from Kraft Foods after 35 years of service and enjoyed traveling and wintering in Florida. He helped start and develop RPOA and served as past president. George was preceded in death by his wives, Janet and Cheryl; son, Larry A. Nobel; two sisters, Tillie and Grace; and brother, Cornelius. Surviving are his children, George (Patricia) Nobel, Noel Nobel, Janice (Roger) Peterson, Ronald (LuAnn) Nobel, Mark Nobel; two grandsons; Jonathan Peterson and Matthew Nobel; a granddaughter, Tabitha; four great-grandchildren; brother, Bill Nobel; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 23, from 6 – 8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home (1095 68 St. SE) where a service in remembrance will be held at 11 am Saturday, September 24, with visitation prior to the service from 10 – 11 am. Interment will take place in Blain Cemetery.  Contributions in memory of George may be made to the American Heart Association.