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Joel and I car pooled as we were in the same pilot training class, 68-H. We shall all miss Joel. Pleased I was acquainted with such diligent thinking person.
Bob Humphrey
January 14, 2026


Bay City, Michigan
Jan 13, 1943 – Dec 21, 2025 (Age 82)
Joel D. Gougeon, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, veteran, and public servant, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, at Covenant Cooper Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 13, 1943, in Lansing, Michigan. Joel was the son of Meade and Elizabeth "Betty"...
Read MoreJoel and I car pooled as we were in the same pilot training class, 68-H. We shall all miss Joel. Pleased I was acquainted with such diligent thinking person.
Bob Humphrey
January 14, 2026
To the Gougeon family, we are sorry for your loss of an icon and leader in his industry. May he rest in peace. Sending endless prayers & sympathy.
Catherine Flynn
December 28, 2025 | Other
Vaya con Dios
wynn berry
December 28, 2025 | Friend
My sympathy to Joel's family. He was a welcome, friendly person upon his visits to Alumni Office at General Motors Institute during 1980s.
WANDA CURRIE MROHS
December 28, 2025 | Work
Joel was a great guy.Sorry to see him gone. Good bye dear friend.
ron
December 28, 2025
Truly will be missed hugs a prayers go out to you and your family ! I Loved Sharing my Dishes I would make (neighbor)
Jenay Korpal
December 28, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Staff of Gephart Funeral Home
December 22, 2025 | Bay City, MI