Dean Gatchel Obituary
Mr. Gatchel is predeceased by his parents and a sister, Pamala Stewart.
Dean enjoyed restoring classic cars and was an avid gun collector. He spent most of his career at W.L. Gore & Associates as an electrician and also The Whiting Turner Contracting Company as a construction manager.
Mr. Gatchel is survived by his two children, Casey Dean Gatchel (Tracey) and Julie J. Sammon (John); one brother, David Gatchel (Joan); four grandchildren, Riley, Jake, Kelsey and Megan along with many other family and friends who will miss him.
No Services are planned at this time.
Please sign a guestbook at watsonfuneralservices.com.
Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy 378, Conway, SC is serving the family.
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