Obituary of Noel Ryan Noble

Noel Ryan Noble was born on March 25, 1997 in Monroe. He was the only child born to Ray Noble Jr. and Anna Rotterdam. From an early age he had amazing personality. Noel had a beautiful smile that would light up any room and the most amazing dimples. He loved to perform and was destined to be a star. At the age of five he received national fame when he became the “Youngest Elvis Impersonator”. Noel received national recognition after the Monroe Evening News ran a front page. “Your Neighbors” article and the AP Wire picked up the story where it ran all over the world. Even being featured in a full-page picture in the “National Inquirer”. The calls started coming in to Mom and Dad from TV shows far and wide, like the Tonight Show, with requests to have Noel on their shows. Noel was featured on the Maury Povich show and also on the Caroline Rhea show, where he was featured as a co-guest with the legend Robin Williams. Noel had compassion for others. With a drive to succeed he was a good role model and a loving big brother and uncle. He could strike up a conversation with anyone, and he never met a stranger. Noel enjoyed making others laugh even if it was at his expense. He was gentleman, generous, kind, and respectful all great qualities to make him a “Lady’s Man”. More than anything he loved driving racking up countless miles over the years. For the past year he had been the co-owner and operator of Lock and Roll Locksmith Company. Noel Ryan Noble, age 19 of Monroe passed away from injuries suffered in an auto accident on Sunday, November 6, 2016 in Huron Township. His passing was preceded by a grandfather: Kenneth McBee; two uncles: Gene Noble and Josh McBee; and an aunt: Connie Noble. To cherish his memory he leaves his parents: Ray Noble Jr. and fiancé Misty Rojem and Anna and Jeff Fraunhoffer; grandparents: Raymond and Mary Beth Noble, Sharon and Bill Hatfield, Ida McBee, and Richard and Rose Rotterdam; seven siblings: Katie Ray, Jonathon Sheldon, Patrick Mulpas, Ray Noble III, Alexandria Fraunhoffer, Rachel Fraunhoffer, and Drake Chaffin; Josh Murray and Nick Murray who were like brothers; two nephews: Briar Ray and Aiden Ray; and one niece: Hailey Murray. Friends may gather from 3:00pm until 8:00pm on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of His Life will take place at 11:00am on Thursday, November 10, 2016 also at Merkle’s with Reverend B.J. McDaniel pastor of Frenchtown Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Procession will follow to Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle for burial. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to assist with funeral arrangements. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort by visiting www.merklefs.com.