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Harold G. "Gunny" Fohl Jr. obituary, Wilmington, DE

Harold Fohl Obituary

Harold G. "Gunny" Fohl, Jr.

AGE: 64 • Wilmington

Gunny Fohl, Jr., passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, June 13, 2014.

He was born in Buffalo, NY and in his late teens he enlisted into the US Marine Corps where he served in the Vietnam War and retired after 22 years in 1988. Gunny then worked for J R Gettier and Associates as a security guard and a tactical director, retiring in 2013.

He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Carole; 6 children, Harold, III, Amy, Lisa, Ronnie, Steven and Suzanne(fiancée, Josh); 10 grandchildren, Marisa, Gage, Alyssa, Chloe, Kelsey, David, Amy, Aaliyaa, Kaitlyn and Kona; 1 great grandson, Bentley and a brother, David. Gunny is preceded in death by his 2 siblings, Sharon and Ronnie.

Carole and the family would like to express their deep appreciation to Gunny's devoted friend, Jason, for all of his care.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 21, at 2pm, at First Baptist Church of Delaware, 901 E Basin Rd, New Castle, DE 19720, where friends may call after 1pm. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Gunny's name to Helen Graham Cancer Center, 4701 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE. 19713.

For online condolences visit: www.mccreryandharra.com

Published by The News Journal from Jun. 18 to Jun. 20, 2014.
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It's been so many years since you been gone
Always in our hearts and mind

Doreen & Brian Dewitte

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June 12, 2021

Dear Carol,
Kenny & I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Although we didn't know him we have watched your strength & perseverance through out the last year as you sat us at our table. We want to let you to know our Prayers and thoughts are with you & your family. Our prayer to you is, Numbers 6:24-26. May The Lord Bless you & keep you, May the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you Peace. May God Bless you and give you Peace as you deal with your loss. Our sympathy goes out to you and your family. He sounded like a awesome man, may he Rest in Peace and Thank God for his service to our country.

Kenny & Donna Miller

June 22, 2014

My sympathy and prayers to Carol and the family. Thank you "GUNNY", fire blessing me with your beautiful soul while you were here in earth. I will forever miss you! "Nikki" the name you gave me while working at the Port of Wilmington I will never forget. I'll see you again one day!!

Nakia Coleman-Potts

June 21, 2014

Thanks for your service. Harry you will be missed.

Tom Tronson

June 21, 2014

Thank you for your service. We will meet again.

Bob & Kathy Evely

June 20, 2014

So sorry for the loss of a special man. He lived his beliefs and will be missed.

Nancy/Ziggy Antonik

June 20, 2014

Carol and family, I am thinking of you and give you my heartfelt sympathy. The writeup was so nice and a nice picture of Gunny. I know how sad you have been.

Diana Wells

June 20, 2014

We are so very sorry for your loss. Gunny found a special place in both of our hearts. Such a great guy.

Marisa and Gary Clere, Friends from the Port of Wilmington

June 19, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss...He is looking down at all of you with the angels...God Bless

Doreen & Brian Dewitte

June 19, 2014

Gunny, I am going to miss you. I am so glad that i got the chance to see you on last week.Carole and family please if you need me for anything, you know I am there for you. you are family to me.Now we have someone else to watch over us.Suzie I Know it it is hard, but go on with your wedding, thats what Gunny ( your dad ) would of wanted. He would be smiling down on you, he is so proud of you. He wouldnt want you to wait. he will be there in spirit. I love you guys !

Lisa Reeves- Smith

June 19, 2014

Carole and family, so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in knowing Gunny is no longer suffering. You are in our thoughts and prayers,

George & Vicki Alford and family
"Poppy" Cole (from Cosmos)

June 18, 2014

Herb USMC

June 18, 2014

Herb USMC

June 18, 2014

Herb USMC

June 18, 2014

Herb USMC

June 18, 2014

God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served.Thank YOU for your 22yrs.of service,Gunny Fohl. And your time in Nam."Ask me what I was.For what I was,Am and shall forever be,A United States MARINE".

Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

June 18, 2014

Will miss you buddy.

John Dillon

June 18, 2014

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