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Kurt Gassner Obituary
1947 - 2024
Kurt "Paul" Gassner, 77, of Danbury, CT, passed away on November 29, 2024. Born on November 25, 1947, son of the late Kurt Frederick Gassner and the late Helga Evelyn nee Muhrenberg Gassner.
He was a U.S. Army veteran who served with the 1st Cavalry Division in Vietnam. Paul was passionate about railroads and contributed to the Danbury Railroad Museum and Pioneer Valley Live Steamers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arline Gassner.
Paul is survived by his sister, Paulette Gassner Isaacs.
A "Remembrance" will be held at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury on Thursday, December 5th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Burial in the Connecticut Veteran's Cemetery will be held privately.
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Alicia Craybas
December 7, 2024
Paul and Arline were our first neighbors as a married couple on Acre Drive . He loved telling stories of his passion for railroads and his collection of trains. May they be reunited once more . God Bless
Gail Cochran Defrancesco
December 3, 2024
My sincere condolences to Paulette and the family. Take solace that he can be at peace at last. I´d like to thank all those that have been at Paulette´s side during this trial, you have been a god send to her.
I grew up with Paulette and became very close during the years and hold her dear to my heart.
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