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Brian F. Gsell

1957 - 2023

Brian F. Gsell obituary, 1957-2023, 269-488-2401, MI

BORN

1957

DIED

2023

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Whitley Memorial Funeral Home - Kalamazoo

303 Balch Ave.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Brian Gsell Obituary

Brian F. Gsell, formerly of Tolland, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 16, 2023. He was born in Rockville, CT on May 21, 1957. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Kim Gebron. Brian also leaves behind his daughter Ashley Gsell and her husband Vincent Tiroletto, and his mother, Ruth Gsell. He was predeceased by his father, Werner Gsell.

Brian was the owner of Gsell Consulting, Inc. He traveled extensively in his work as a Professional Engineer, investigating structural fire- and electrical-related incidents. While he made his home in Texas for the past 30 years, he was raised and attended school in CT. He is a graduate of the University of Hartford and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He was also a proud member of Boy Scout Troop #815 in Rockville for many years, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

Brian leaves two sisters, Debi Wheeler and her husband John, and Diane Hamm. He also leaves five nephews -- Christopher Grant, Gary Hamm and his wife Amy Darling, Anthony Hamm, Derek Wheeler, and Shawn Wheeler, and their families.

Burial will be private. There will be a Celebration of Life gathering on Friday, January 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at the St. Bernard Church Hall in Rockville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Boy Scouts of America Connecticut Yankee Council at 60 Wellington Rd., Milford, CT or CAMO Rescue, P.O. Box 921, Pinehurst, TX 77362 (CAMOrescue.com).

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Published by Hartford Courant from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2024.

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Dan Hastie

January 24, 2024

My sincerest condolences and may peace and comfort find you during this difficult time, I will always appreciate how you and Brian supported me in the past, Love ya!

Howard reckert

January 17, 2024

Sorry to here of brian passing I remember him riding Tony on old post road

Caryn landauer

January 15, 2024

Brian was such a wonderful, nice, person. I am so glad I got to meet him several times over the last decade or so! Such a loss for Kim. I am so sorry

Bernie Bombardier

January 6, 2024

To the Gsell family...I attended St. Bernard school with Brian and was so sorry to learn of his passing. Sending thoughts and prayers to you all.
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James Scott

January 5, 2024

I just heard of Brian's passing. I'm so sorry for the loss! He was a business associate and I valued him as a friend and associate.

Sheila Postlethwait

January 4, 2024

Our loss of a wonderful and influential person in our life.

Claire Sansaricq

January 3, 2024

I was so shocked and deeply saddened when I heard this news. I was a guest at the wedding for he and Kim. Deepest condolences to the family , his sweet wife Kim and his Houston community.

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Rockville, MI

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303 Balch Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49007

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