Clinton Man Gabriel Dull Dies at 93

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Gabriel 'Gabe' Dull, a 93-year-old resident of Clinton, Michigan, passed away on March 8 at Cambrian Assisted Living. Dull was born in Detroit in 1932 and worked as a machinist, manufacturing airplane parts and machining parts used in seismographs sent to the moon. He is survived by his two daughters, several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Why it matters

Dull's life story reflects the changes in Michigan's manufacturing industry over the past several decades, from the rise of the auto industry to the growth of aerospace engineering. His dedication to his craft and community involvement highlight the important role that senior citizens play in local communities.

The details

Gabe Dull was born in Detroit in 1932 and later moved his young family to California to work manufacturing airplane parts. They returned to Michigan in 1968 and lived in Clinton until 2023, where Dull worked at Protomatic in Dexter machining parts for seismographs sent to the moon. In his retirement, Dull enjoyed hobbies like gardening, winemaking, and playing the banjo.

• Gabe Dull was born on July 30, 1932.
• Dull married Delphine D. Lesczcynski in 1954.
• Dull's family moved to California in the 1950s, then returned to Michigan in 1968.
• Dull worked at Protomatic in Dexter for many years.
• Dull passed away on March 8, 2026 at the age of 93.

What’s next

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Gabe Dull's church or the Clinton Senior Center.