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GARY KIEL Obituary
Muscatine, Iowa on May 8, 1939 and moved to Florida in 1957. Gary graduated from Mainland HS in 1958, served in the U.S. Army and was an honorably discharged Vietnam Veteran. In 1976, he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bethune Cookman. Gary worked locally in real estate with the family business and finished his career with Florida's Department of Transportation. He was also a Paul Harris award winning former president of the Rotary Club. He is survived by Claire, his wife of 37 years, his two sons, David and Gary Jr, and three daughters, Angela, Michelle, and Jeanne, as well as 8 grandchildren and one great grandchild. A viewing is scheduled for Thursday, January 31 at Clymer's Funeral Home, 39 N. Old Kings Rd, Palm Coast, FL 32137 from 5-7pm. The memorial service will be held at the same location on Friday, February 1 at 9 a.m.. He will be laid to rest immediately following the memorial service at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Gary's name to The Galactosemia Foundation or the charity of your choice. The Family of Mr. Kiel entrusted the arrangements to Clymer Funeral Home and Cremations.
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Paul B Tomaino
March 21, 2013
I just learned of the loss of Gary. My deepest sympathy for you and your family. I knew Gary through the Daytona Beach Chess Club and also managed some apartments for him thru their real estate agency. My prayers are with you and your family.
Kim Hathy
February 27, 2013
Claire, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you my friend.
Also for your family.
February 4, 2013
Dear Claire and Family:
I wanted to extend my heartfelt prayers to you, Michelle, Jeanne Marie, Angie, David and Gary Jr. I pray that God consoles and comforts you in your time of loss as only He can. We are thinking of you. Gary was a great man. We are sorry we could not be there when he was laid to rest.
Cheryl Patterson Blais and
Olivia Blais
February 3, 2013
Sympathy is extended to the family from a Mainland High School classmate. Shelburn Wilkes
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January 31, 2013
Your loss hurts us all. Forever your cousin, Carol.
Lori Kiel
January 30, 2013
Gone for now...until we meet again.
Bob Mc Dermott
January 30, 2013
Dear Claire, i am very sorry to hear of Gary's passing.Peace Be With You And Family.Bob Mc Dermott
John Peters
January 30, 2013
I never knew Mr. Kiel but I have the honor of the friendship of his son Dave. Mr. Kiel raised a good man.
January 29, 2013
Gary, Dave and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Margaret and Omar Leon
Larry Troha
January 29, 2013
I worked with Gary at the Daytona Beach Polce Dept. He was a fine man and a good police officer. My Prayers will be with his family.
Mary S. Creasy
January 29, 2013
Claire,
I was greatly saddened to hear of Gary's passing. I wish I could attend his service but must hug you in my heart at a distance.
Please know you and your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Mary
Camille Sheppard
January 29, 2013
As you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of your father.
You don't get over it, you just get through it.
You don't get by it , because you can't get around it.
It doesn't get better: it's just different.
Everyday --Grief puts on a new face.
Prayers are with all his family members and friends.
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