Glen Gabel Obituary
He was born April 25, 1970 in Beloit, WI, the son of Glen LeRoy and Virginia A. (Polizzi) Gabel Jr. Glen was a 1988 graduate of Guilford High School where he played basketball and football. He was also a graduate of Arizona State University receiving his degree in Sociology and Philosophy.
Glen was a keen adventurer and developer of relationships throughout his teaching, tutoring and mentoring career. He was a very intelligent and articulate person and a voracious reader. Glen was rich in all the things that really mattered in life.
Survivors include his brother, Benjamin Michael Gabel I; mother, Virginia Gabel-Polizzi; father, Glen L. Gabel Jr; nephew, Benjamin Michael (Rachel) Gabel II; grandparents, Glen LeRoy and Elaine Gabel Sr.; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends whom he loved immensely.
A Celebration of Glen's life will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Rock Valley Bible Church, 7721 N. Alpine Road, Loves Park, IL.
A livestream of the service may be viewed at https://www.rvbc.cc
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in his name to Northern Illinois Hospice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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eric marz
October 17, 2025
Glen was the best guy I have ever known. He was my best friend for over 30 years. I miss ya everyday buddy.
Eric
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Rachel Darretta
November 5, 2023
My condolences, i knew Glen when he lived in Tucson
Rachel
Margaret Kantner
September 23, 2023
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, Virginia. I remember your boys in school and what a wonderful mother you were in loving them and guiding them them. Many fond memories.God bless you and Ben.
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