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HENRY CARL GUGEL Henry Carl Gugel passed away, at his home, in Palm Beach Gardens on Sunday, September 28, 2008, just days short of his 46th birthday. Henry is survived by wife, Robbin Trantham Gugel (22 years of marriage); sisters: Inez Bauer of Oregon and Ileen Reed of Washington; brothers: Leslie Gugel in Jupiter and Roger Gugel of Washington State, as well as their husbands, wives and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by his beloved God daughter Erin Hart, of Lake Worth, Florida and God son Daniel Nappi of Jupiter, Florida. His parents were the late Henry and Maggie Gugel of Aberdeen, South Dakota. Henry's wish of cremation was observed in a private service on October 2, 2008. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. A member of numerous fraternal organizations. He attained, within one year, all degrees of Freemasonry. Including a rating as Master Mason with Gold proficiency. A monumental mental achievement. He was a Templar Knight of the York Rite, a member of the Scottish Rite, a Shriner and a male member of the Eastern Stars. He was a professed Lutheran. He was an avid hunter and a rescue diver, played several musical instruments, enjoyed gardening and cooking and was known for having a wry sense of humor. He was loved by many and a friend to all. His professional achievements included Certified Insurance Counselor. Certified Risk Manager and Property and Casualty Agent. He moved to Florida in 1982 and worked as a personnel service manager and insurance agent before he founded Fidelity Guardian Insurance in 1996. A memorial service for friends and loved ones will be held at the Harmonia Masonic Lodge 138 at 1896 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL at 4 PM on Saturday October 25, 2008. The service will be performed by Master Mason John Allen. A time will be provided for friends to rise and make comments before the eulogy. The service will be augmented by a York Rite Honor Guard with crossed sabers. Friends are also invited to visit his online guest book on legacy.com. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Memories and Condolences
for Henry Gugel
Doug Gugel
August 14, 2025
Henry was my uncle and I really liked him alot and was devastated when I heard of his passing he was not only a very nice and funny person he was extremely smart and brilliant on the piano and other instruments like my other uncle Les who is also a brilliant musician on the electric organ and accordion Henry and Les could play classical music on their instruments that was absolutely amazing I miss Henry dearly and pray his soul be up in HEAVEN with the Lord GOD and JESUS CHRIST our father and Savior !!! I hope to see you again some day Henry my friend may you rest in peace until we meet again !!!
Greg Day
November 4, 2008
Henry,
You may not have known Robbin's friend's from earlier in her life-however-we wish only the best for you & she now...
Jo Fannin
October 26, 2008
FOR ROBIN
May Sadness Fly Away
May you, Robbin, have peace from without and within,
Think on the positive and do not bend.
Count your many blessings of today,
Savor the good times and warmth of yesterday.
And the moments gone by that were filled with gladness,
Hold them close, to your heart, and make not room for sadness.
Be stilled when facing a future doubt,
May the Lord lift and keep you through that drought.
May you see life as bright, beautiful and rare,
And feel and know the love of family and friends who care.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Remembering Henry
E. Jo Fannin
West Palm Beach, Florida (c) 2008
Norma & Carlo Corso
October 20, 2008
Robin dear,
I wish I knew just what to say to make things better. So sorry to know what you are going through.
I remember you telling us owesome things Henry use to do on special ocasions and how inspiring !!!
(that was long ago when I was still working and you always help me with my computer problems, remember?)
Robin, Thoughts and prayers.
God bless you & your family
Carrie Martin
October 19, 2008
I have so many fond memories of my uncle Henry growing up together, we were the same age. Henry gave me my very first driving lesson on my 16th birthday, and boy did we get in trouble. I remember many trips to Wenatchee and Aberdeen visiting grandma, grandpa and uncle Henry. All the great music, grandma's great cooking, grandpa's juicy fruit gum and beauty uncle Henry's prized kitty. I was very fortunate to see my uncle Henry here in Seattle 5 years ago. I will always cherish my memories with Henry. My thoughts and prayers are with all my family at this very sad time. Carrie
Jeanie Lea Locy
October 15, 2008
Henry, I remember being a child when Bill still owned Dixie and I would come to the office to see my mom and you were always wearing a bow tie. I remember giggling and thinking it was so weird seeing this very tall guy wearing a bow tie. I remember when I was in my teens going to Coral Sky for concerts and always seeing you at the gates. I will miss that very much. Being able to work with you last year with my mom, is a memory that will last forever. You, Ginger and I would goof off so much and just laugh about the stupidest things, and I know one phrase I cannot mention on here will forever be sketched into my mind..:) :) I will always think of you and remember all the fun times in the office and laugh.. :) I will forever remember you trying to pass your knowledge on to me about the proper ways of the Insurance world. You will forever be missed. Though you are no longer with us here on earth you will always carry a torch in all of our hearts. May God be with you and your family in this time of need. You can rest easy now Henry. We all love you, and miss you very much!!!!
H Honest
E Eccentric
N Nautical
R Ready to help
Y Your there for everyone
C Caring
A Awesome Person
R Radiant
L Loving
G Great Guy
U Unique
G Generous
E Easy going
L Loyal
Henry, shhh I'm busy lol :)
Harmonia Masonic Lodge 138 West Palm Beach, Florida Past Officers
October 11, 2008
Bobby & Helen Hirtriter, Sr.
October 11, 2008
With our deepest sympathy-
Robin & Henny (Henry) at Shriner Fund Raiser
October 9, 2008
Marisa 'Lisa' Jennings 'Cates'
October 8, 2008
Robbin, I am so sorry to hear about Henry. What a loss to all. May peace be with you, I will send comforting thoughts your way. Please know I love you and am here for you too. RiRi
Erin Hart
October 7, 2008
I don't know where to start but my godfather, was one of the most amazing people I've ever known. He was the smartest man I ever met. My condolences go out to Robin, my godmother. I can't imagine how hard it is for her right now. I'll always remember all the good times. THe weekends spent over there. Take care Robin. You'll be missed very much Uncle Henry. Love and miss u tons...
Inez Gugel Bauer
October 6, 2008
There were four Gugel kids raised on the farm of SD. Ileen got married and left home, Leslie went on the road as a musician and Roger went into the Air Force. The folks and I moved into town and when I finished school I got married and left town as well.
Then, when Mother was 51 and Dad was 57 they announced they were expecting another child. Henry was born October 6th, twenty-one years after the rest of us--younger than many of his neices and nephews and the same age as many.
He saw them more as his siblings than he did his actual brothers and sisters. We loved him as a combination of little brother and one of the kids.
He was many things, including highly intelligent, a poet, a character, a cook, a gardener, and a musician. I'll never hear a rag without thinking of Henry.
May the love Jesus surround us and get us through this terrible tragedy.
Judy Heyd Kelle
October 6, 2008
Our sympathy to all of you who grieve for Henry, (my second cousin),who was a friend of our son, Brian, spending time at our house after school. He often gave our piano a good work-out. What a talented boy he was! I speak also for Brian when I say we are so sorry for your loss. (His mother's first cousin, Rudolph Heyd, passed away Oct 3, 2007 ).
Ruby Schubert
October 6, 2008
Robbin, I was so sad to hear about the death of Henry. I am his cousin, daughter of his beloved Aunt Eva. Because we lived so many miles apart, I never had the opportunity to really know Henry but my mother, Eva, kept me up to date. She loved him very much.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Much love, Ruby Gehring Schubert, Klamath Falls, Oregon
Ron and Kathy Trantham
October 6, 2008
Henry was as fine a son-in-law as you could hope for. He was super intelligent but not a smart alec. He had great sense of humor and was always making puns that produced groans from all of us. He was sensitive and generous almost to a fault. How many men would bake his mother-in-law her favorite pie on her birthday or bring home "chick flicks" to watch with his wife? I'll never forget the time when he and Robbin dressed up as the "Cone Heads" for a Hallowe'en party and telling every one that they were "from France". They were hilarious.
He has left a mighty hole in many hearts because to know him was to love him, and we did.
Mom and Dad Trantham
Marie Carter
October 6, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers, I hope the love of your family and friends can bring you some peace during this time. I've always heard such wonderful things from Aunt Patty about you and Henry. I am so sorry for your loss.
Take care,
Marie Carter(Patty's Niece)
Kathy Zaruba
October 5, 2008
Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.
You will always be in my heart Henry!
Patty Smith
October 5, 2008
Robbin,
Our condolences to you for the loss of your soul mate and our very dear friend. We will miss Henry's brilliant mind and beautiful soul. We have shared so many memories together in the past 24 years, I don't know where to begin.
The world is a better place because Henry was a part of it. He did so many good works while he was here. He was a friend to all.
He was a wonderful Godfather to Erin and a great friend to Buddy, Matthew & me. You know that we are there to help you through this sad and difficult time, whatever you need please let us know.
Our deepest sympathies to all of Henry's family.
We Love You,
Buddy & Patty Smith and family
Lake Worth, Florida
***Please contact me to share your photos of Henry. I am working on a photo project with Henry's photos and I would love your input!***
Glenn Fannin
October 5, 2008
Dedicated to my friend Henry
Life's Journey
I am on a journey,
On a path I didn't choose,
Onward, I must, to eternity,
For I have so much to loose.
A detour to take does weary me,
I keep searching for the clues,
At the fork I must go singularly,
I can not go in twos.
The vehicle has no reverse,
Nor anchor or brake shoes,
And to make matters worse,
I must pay the toll, the dues.
The fuel is not empty,
How much I have not the news,
Journey ends when used completely,
On this I can not refuse.
The route now a memory,
So too road signs and the views,
My destination now before me,
I stop, now to recluse.
Glenn Fannin
Copyright ©2008 Glenn Fannin
Glenn Fannin
October 5, 2008
I remember one Christmas season Hery was working at the mall in a novelty/toy store. I was looking through some of the bins and saw a Frisbee with a CBS logo on it. Just then Herny came up and said he was working there. I said this looks pretty bad. He said, "Your right!" He picked it up and tossed it across the store and said, "It's a real eye soar." He then went to another bin with the devices that you hold up to a light, look through, turn a wheel and see different multi-colored designs. He picked two of them up, started banging the ends together and said, "Look collide-a-scopes!"
I'll always love you Henry. You were my best friend.
-=Glenn K. Fannin=-
Henry Gugel Master Mason
Glenn Fannin
October 5, 2008
Requiem
There is a place of eternal rest,
Where trials and troubles will divest,
A place for souls to invest,
An etheral, warm and cozy nest.
A place, I can atest,
For me and you and all the rest,
If they can but pass one test,
Of by the Savior, being blessed.
Glenn Fannin
Glenn & Jo Fannin
October 5, 2008
Dearly Departed
Gentle heart,
you tender soul,
beloved friend,
of all these years.
I hold you close,
though you're not near,
and forever will,
hold you dear.
Glenn Fannin
Copyright ©2008 Glenn Fannin
Jim & Anne Davis
October 5, 2008
He will be missed, I would never be able to write all the good he has done in his life with my family and his and my friends
Jackie Reinbold
October 5, 2008
I was so surprised to see this in the Aberdeen Newspaper. I grew up with Henry and would have loved to have the chance to see him after all these years. I was at his mothers Funeral Service that was done here in Aberdeen and was hoping he would be here so I could have had the chance to see him after all these years. We lived just 2 houses away from one another when we were in school. Please know that he had a special mark on my heart after all these years he was one very special person and the world will miss him.
Patty Smith
October 5, 2008
Robbin,
Our condolences to you for the loss of your soul mate and our good friend. We will miss Henry's brilliant mind and beautiful soul. We have shared so many memories together in the past 24 years, I don't know where to begin. The world is a better place because Henry was a part of it. He did so many good works while he was here.
He was a wonderful Godfather to Erin and a great friend to Buddy, Matthew & me. You know that we will be there to help you through this sad time, whatever you need. Our deepest sympathies.
We love you,
Buddy & Patty Smith and family
Lake Worth, Florida
***Please contact me to share your photos. I am working on a project with Henry's photos.***
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