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Michael Gassler Obituary
Michael worked as a carpenter and later went on to be an accountant for the Carpenters Union Local 600 in Bethlehem. He was also a 33rd degree Free Mason. Michael was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, golf, and cheering for the Philadelphia Eagles. Prior to his wife's passing they used to enjoy taking their family, especially their grandchildren, camping at the Native American Pow Wows.
Michael will be lovingly remembered by his son, Robert Gassler, daughter, Mary Ann Bennett wife of Dave, brothers, Rev. Frank Gassler, JR. and wife, Ruth and Thomas Gassler and companion, Ann, sister, Mary Ann C. Reiter wife of Kenneth, 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Gassler.
A viewing will be held on Sunday, October 23, 2022 from 6-8 PM at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. A calling hour will be held on Monday, October 24th at Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church 730 W. Broad St., Bethlehem from 10-11 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made in Michael's name to the Native Indian American Education Foundation https://niaef.org/ or to National Indian Education Association, http://www.niea.org/
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Andrea (Gassler) Reidell
October 22, 2022
How can you sum up someone like Uncle Mick in one paragraph? Impossible, but I will share a few memories. We spent a lot of time with Uncle Mick, Aunt Margie, Bob, Mick and Maryann when I was growing up, since he and my dad (Frank) are brothers. I remember going to their house on Fairview Street very often. The adults would play Jeopardy (I still remember the sound of those clickers) or other games while we kids did our own thing. Uncle Mick was always joking around, and was a fun uncle because of it. He would say and do all sorts of goofy things to make us laugh. Of course as we grew up and began to get into teenage things, he could be strict - I remember the "No MTV" rule at their house and having to be home early when Maryann and I were out together in the evening. (9 PM! - really, Uncle Mick?!) ;-)
Uncle Mick was very generous with his time - once I was an adult he helped my husband and I move into our new house, and even drove down with my dad to help hang a heavy mirror I wanted in my dining room. He was also generous (and funny) in other ways - I remember when I was in my 20's, back in Bethlehem and packing up my grandmother's house. I was in Uncle Mick's truck with him and my dad driving somewhere, when we passed the ice cream man truck. My eyes lit up - even at that age, who doesn't love the ice cream man? Uncle Mick pulled the truck over and we got ice cream, with him joking that he was going to buy his "little niece an ice cream" with that classic laugh of his.
Thanks for all the good times, Uncle Mick. I will miss you, just like we all will. And lots of love and hugs to Maryann, Bob, and their families.
Otis Wallhofer
October 21, 2022
Dear Peggy (Margaret Deluise).
We are very Sorry for the loss of your Dear Loved One. May he rest in peace.
Otis & Nancy Wallhofer
Greg Gigs Geiger Jr
October 21, 2022
Dear Tom and Families sorry to hear of the passing of your brother,may God bless your family as you grieve and may he rest in peace.
Mark & Kathy Brown
October 21, 2022
Keeping your family our thoughts and prayers.
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