Della M. Sell, 92, of Portage, formerly of Saline, passed away August 29, 2018. Della was born in Saline, Michigan to Alwin R. and Lina A. (Bredernitz) Burkhardt.
She attained a Bachelor of Library Science. On June 15, 1946, Della married Robert E. Sell and together they raised three sons and a daughter.
Della began her work at the University of Michigan first as a telephone operator, became a dental assistant (RDA, CDA), then became Assistant to the Director of Clinics and finished her career as a Manager of Dental Stores.
She was a member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Portage, Michigan and was a life-long crafter who was skilled in knitting, crocheting, sewing and quilt making.
She is survived by her children Daryl (Maggie) Sell, Darwin (Rhonda) Sell, Dina (Fred) Waddell; daughter-in-law, Katina Sell; grandchildren, Cara Wegrzyn, Matthew Sell, Rene Zweig, Corey Sell, Jeremy Sell, Justin Sell, Cameron Sell, Lane Sell, Nathan Sell, Joshua Waddell and Janessa Copenhafer; and 17 great-grandchildren. Della was pre-deceased by her parents, husband, son, Douglas E. Sell, granddaughter, Amy E. Sell and brother, Dean Burkhardt.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 3, at Muehlig Funeral Chapel 403 South Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be private at Bethlehem Cemetery, Ann Arbor.
She attained a Bachelor of Library Science. On June 15, 1946, Della married Robert E. Sell and together they raised three sons and a daughter.
Della began her work at the University of Michigan first as a telephone operator, became a dental assistant (RDA, CDA), then became Assistant to the Director of Clinics and finished her career as a Manager of Dental Stores.
She was a member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Portage, Michigan and was a life-long crafter who was skilled in knitting, crocheting, sewing and quilt making.
She is survived by her children Daryl (Maggie) Sell, Darwin (Rhonda) Sell, Dina (Fred) Waddell; daughter-in-law, Katina Sell; grandchildren, Cara Wegrzyn, Matthew Sell, Rene Zweig, Corey Sell, Jeremy Sell, Justin Sell, Cameron Sell, Lane Sell, Nathan Sell, Joshua Waddell and Janessa Copenhafer; and 17 great-grandchildren. Della was pre-deceased by her parents, husband, son, Douglas E. Sell, granddaughter, Amy E. Sell and brother, Dean Burkhardt.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 3, at Muehlig Funeral Chapel 403 South Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be private at Bethlehem Cemetery, Ann Arbor.
Della M. Sell, 92, of Portage, formerly of Saline, passed away August 29, 2018. Della was born in Saline, Michigan to Alwin R. and Lina A. (Bredernitz) Burkhardt.
She attained a Bachelor of Library Science. On June 15, 1946, Della married Robert E. Sell and together they raised three sons and a daughter.
Della began her work at the University of Michigan first as a telephone operator, became a dental assistant (RDA, CDA), then became Assistant to the Director of Clinics and finished her career as a Manager of Dental Stores.
She was a member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Portage, Michigan and was a life-long crafter who was skilled in knitting, crocheting, sewing and quilt making.
She is survived by her children Daryl (Maggie) Sell, Darwin (Rhonda) Sell, Dina (Fred) Waddell; daughter-in-law, Katina Sell; grandchildren, Cara Wegrzyn, Matthew Sell, Rene Zweig, Corey Sell, Jeremy Sell, Justin Sell, Cameron Sell, Lane Sell, Nathan Sell, Joshua Waddell and Janessa Copenhafer; and 17 great-grandchildren. Della was pre-deceased by her parents, husband, son, Douglas E. Sell, granddaughter, Amy E. Sell and brother, Dean Burkhardt.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 3, at Muehlig Funeral Chapel 403 South Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be private at Bethlehem Cemetery, Ann Arbor.
She attained a Bachelor of Library Science. On June 15, 1946, Della married Robert E. Sell and together they raised three sons and a daughter.
Della began her work at the University of Michigan first as a telephone operator, became a dental assistant (RDA, CDA), then became Assistant to the Director of Clinics and finished her career as a Manager of Dental Stores.
She was a member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Portage, Michigan and was a life-long crafter who was skilled in knitting, crocheting, sewing and quilt making.
She is survived by her children Daryl (Maggie) Sell, Darwin (Rhonda) Sell, Dina (Fred) Waddell; daughter-in-law, Katina Sell; grandchildren, Cara Wegrzyn, Matthew Sell, Rene Zweig, Corey Sell, Jeremy Sell, Justin Sell, Cameron Sell, Lane Sell, Nathan Sell, Joshua Waddell and Janessa Copenhafer; and 17 great-grandchildren. Della was pre-deceased by her parents, husband, son, Douglas E. Sell, granddaughter, Amy E. Sell and brother, Dean Burkhardt.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 3, at Muehlig Funeral Chapel 403 South Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be private at Bethlehem Cemetery, Ann Arbor.
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