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Frederick Gaebel Obituary
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GAEBEL, Frederick H. "Sam" age 57 of Somerville passed away at his residence after a hard-fought battle with leukemia on Thursday, June 23, 2011. He was born in Hamilton on June 9, 1954 the son of Gordon Joseph and Selma E. (Hamilton) Gaebel. Fred was a masonry contractor who operated a masonry business with his wife and sons. He was an avid gardener who enjoyed sharing produce with neighbors and friends. Fred was known for his quick wit, faith, and devotion to family and friends. He enjoyed marksmanship and his pet horse, Randy. On February 20, 1975 in Hamilton he married his best friend and life long love, Linda Buck. He is survived by his wife, Linda; two sons, Jason (Stacie) Gaebel and John (Erin) Gaebel; three grandchildren, Justin Clark Gaebel, Jeremy Lee Gaebel, and Ricky Haskell; three siblings, Gordon "Duffy" Gaebel, Deb (Bart) Serwe, and Lorie Garcia; his mother-in-law, Betty "Grandma" Buck-Blount; in-laws Roberta Woods, Jan (Rich) Hainzlsperger, Mike (Elaine) Buck, Rick Buck and Lauren (Bill) Riley; beloved and cherished nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews; and many, many friends and neighbors. A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM Monday June 27th at Brookville Road Baptist Church, 1060 Oxford Pike, Bath, Indiana 47010. Cremation has been held. In lieu of flowers, please donate blood and platelets to your local blood bank in honor of Fred. www.browndawson.com
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Jeremy Gaebel
July 3, 2011
I miss you. I liked to shoot the 22 trainer with you. I miss planting the garden and riding bikes with you. I love you. Jeremy Lee Gaebel (Leeburt)
Justin Gaebel
July 3, 2011
I miss you Grandpa and I love you. He loved me very much. He taught me all about guns. I miss shooting with him a lot. Justin Clark Gaebel
Sheri Bush (Beaver)
June 28, 2011
Linda, I am so sorry to read about Sam's passing. After all these years I think about you often, and wonder how you are doing. I talk to your Uncle Wilbur once in awhile and ask about you. Sam was a great guy when I knew him. You and your Family are in our prayers.
Betty Buck-Blount
June 28, 2011
Sam, We didn't have enough time to decide on what to do with the M&M's. Will always have a Special reminder of you. Grandma
Stacie Haskell
June 28, 2011
For those who were fortunate to meet Fred are better people for it. We miss you but know you're in a much better place now. Love, Ricky & Stacie
Mandy Patterson
June 26, 2011
My sympathy to the family. Fred was a good friend and will be dearly missed by many. My prays are with you.
Casey Gaebel
June 26, 2011
We love you Freddie. Thank-you for being who you are. Love , KId
Everett Leinart
June 26, 2011
We are so very sorry to hear of Sams passing. We wish you strength through these sad days.
He worked hard,and played hard and was as good a friend as one could find.
Everett and Debra Leinart
Gordon Brainard
June 26, 2011
Duffy and Debbie, a caring reminder that you and your family are close in thought and you have our heartfelt sympathy.
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