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I am so sad to hear of the passing of Matt. My heart goes out to his family and friends. All the fun and memories I have with Matt will last forever.
Shane Summers
March 01, 2024 | Kalamazoo, MI | Friend


Photo courtesy of Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home - Clarkston
Clarkston, Michigan
Apr 14, 1970 – Feb 20, 2024
ZABEL, Matthew William “Matt” of Clarkston; passed away on February 20, 2024; age 53. Survived by former wife, Andrea. Loving father of Gwen, Penny, and Loni. Beloved son of Gary and Barbara Zabel. Dearest brother of Mike (Holly) Zabel and Paul (Lorna) Zabel. Loved nephew of Richard and...
Read MoreI am so sad to hear of the passing of Matt. My heart goes out to his family and friends. All the fun and memories I have with Matt will last forever.
Shane Summers
March 01, 2024 | Kalamazoo, MI | Friend
Matt was a great friend and neighbor of mine from our time in college at Miami (OH) and since. We had a lot of a good times during school, and my wife and kids loved visiting Matt and his family in Clarkston. He was an amazing friend and host - he worked so hard to make sure everyone was having a great time and making great memories. I'm so glad that so many people will have those memories forever - thanks, Matt!!
Brian Ruggles
February 28, 2024 | Prospect, KY | Friend

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Dan and Carolyn Bielak
February 26, 2024 | Clarkston, MI
Matt was a great teammate and extremely creative in thoughts. My sincere condolences.
Ron Bradley
February 26, 2024 | Methuen, MA | Coworker

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Anthony Hughes
February 26, 2024 | Chagrin Falls, OH
Very sorry to hear of Matt's passing. We had some great times growing up together throughout school, out on the lake & on the soccer field. My condolences to the Zabel family.
Jim Brueck
February 25, 2024 | Bailey, CO | Friend
My condolences to Matt's family. I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Barbara Renshaw
February 25, 2024 | Dryden, MI | Coworker
My prayers are with you Zabel family,
I have so many fond memories of our high school years with Matt, he always made summer so much fun taking friends on the boat. The family was always so gracious!
It has been so many years since I’ve seen Matt, but in reading all the beautiful messages, he was so incredibly loved.
May you find peace and comfort through this difficult time.
My heart goes out to you all❤
Brigitte (Brown) Alberini
February 25, 2024
So Sorry to hear of Matt's Passing. Our family have lots of good memories. Soccer scrimmages in the summer, tubing, swimming and skating in the winter. Had some great times and will miss a good friend.
John Walker
February 25, 2024 | Clarkston, MI | Friend