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Dr. Gerald Gorton 'Doc' Gabel
Homer, Neb.
Dr. Gerald "Doc" Gorton Gabel, 85, of Homer passed away Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, surrounded by his family.
Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the Old Dane Golf Course in Dakota City. Doc's wishes were to be cremated and his ashes spread over his beloved Ponderosa Ranch at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home. Online condolences may be directed to meyerbroschapels.com.
Doc was born May 28, 1937, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Sioux City, the eldest son of Edward and Margaret Gabel. Doc grew up in Kanawha, Iowa, and graduated from Kanawha High School in 1955. He married Margie Wicks in the fall of 1960. He received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University in 1961, graduating at the top of his class. Doc moved to Emerson, Neb., in the summer of 1961, and helped open the Tri-County Veterinary Clinic at Emerson with the Pender Veterinary Clinic. He then moved to Homer in 1983 where he lived the remainder of his life on the Ponderosa Ranch. In 2005, Doc sold his part of his business and continued to work full time in Sioux City at Tri-State Veterinary Clinic. Doc was passionate about his work and practiced as a veterinarian for over 60 years. He was still working just days before his passing.
Doc enjoyed spending his free time riding his 4-wheeler, checking on the cows, spraying weeds, and planting trees. Doc was an avid fan of Morningside College sports. He was also a third-degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and enjoyed teaching and competing for many years. Doc was the best father and grandpa to his four children, nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his children Brent Gabel of Sioux Falls, S.D., James (Angela) Gabel of South Sioux City, Thomas Gabel of Homer, and Melissa (Kam) Smith of Dakota Dunes; brothers Ronald (Henry) Gabel of Palm Springs, Calif., Richard (Judi) Gabel of Sun City, Ariz., and Robert (Carolyn) Gabel of Indianapolis, Ind.; sister Karen Beck of Glendale, Ariz.; grandchildren Jayme (Mia) Gabel of Jackson, Neb., Colton (Danielle) Gabel of Homer, Jill (Jon) Hansen of Dakota City, Dalton (Alyssa) Gabel of Homer, Morgan Gabel of Homer, Catherine (Shariq) Gabel of Brooklyn, N.Y., Harrison Gabel of Brooklyn, Lindsey Smith of South Sioux City, and Tanner Smith of North Sioux City; and five great-grandchildren Jackson, Jozlyn, Charlie, Olivia and Ella.
He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Margaret Gabel; wife Margie (Wicks) Gabel; and brother in-law Mike Beck.
Doc was a wonderful man that touched so many people and was a friend to all. Doc, we will miss you!
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to be made to the Morningside University athletic department, for those that would like to contribute, please visit https://www.msidemustangs.com/support/index.
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The Edgerlys
December 31, 2022
A wonderful person. Amazing veterinarian. Sioux city will be lost without him. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Veronica
October 21, 2022
My condolences to his family. He was a great person. Very caring vet. He cared for my shih tzu. Going to miss him
Mary
October 21, 2022
He was a very nice Veterinarian we would take both cat to get there shot , he will be missed sorry for your loss
Mary Casey
October 21, 2022
I worked with Doc and admired him so much. He was a fantastic guy.
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Daphne Anderson
October 20, 2022
Dear family, So sorry and will miss my Kanawha1955 classmate. Peace be with you.
Sincerely, Dean Anderson
Joni Martin
October 20, 2022
<3 Doc was the BEST Vet EVER!!! He will be Greatly Missed by so many fur babies & owners!!! Thanks for all that you did for my fur babies (Prince Brutus James & Raven) Doc!! You will never be replaceable!!! <3 The Martin Family
Vesta Clausen
October 20, 2022
He will be missed. He truely loved and helped all animals. God Bless
Susan Barta
October 19, 2022
Dr. Took care of all my dogs and my dogs lived to be 18 years old and 21years old. Dr. enabled people to afford animals. He was a good man! Tiger,Max and I love you along with Bear,Buffalo who are deceased. RIP.
Vikki & Mike Sabasta
October 19, 2022
We have been bringing our pets to Doc for 17 years. And truly feel lost for future care of our fur babies.
Most recently, just last month, our chihuahua, Bud could not stand up and his ever wagging tail sagged. We knew we had to let him go, but anyone reading this will know how truly heartbreaking making that decision is. Both Doc and Linda were so thoughtful and kind. They assured us that if Bud could talk he would be thanking us for making the right decision and easing his pain. We imagine him running and playing and that happy tail just wagging away!!! We will miss seeing Doc's face and feel that the animals and their loved ones have lost a great man.
Donald Jaminet
October 19, 2022
He was such a kind and special person....a Great loss to all who knew him.
Laury Mahr
October 19, 2022
Those we love don't go away,they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near still loved, still missed & very dear. So sorry for your loss.
Donald Trimble
October 18, 2022
We have taken our pets to Dr. Gabel for years. He was always so kind and understanding in every situation. I remember when we had to put one of our pets to sleep after 25 years, he could not have been more comforting. Psalm 139:16 All of the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. God knew it was time for Dr. Gabel to come home. He was a good man and will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
Don Trimble
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