Henry M. Gagel

Henry M. Gagel, 76 of Valley Station, entered the kingdom of heaven when he passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, December 1, 2023. He was a 22 year army veteran and retired DOD police officer. Henry was a loving husband and devoted family man. He was always generous and kind with his time and had a willingness to help anyone in need. He loved his family, especially spending time with his grandchildren. He loved hunting, fishing, and working with his hands. He took delight in telling stories all day, many of which were about working on tanks, jumping out of planes, and recalling countless other adventures from his days in the military. He enjoyed playing games, especially cards, with his family, which he did all the way to the end. Even though he frequently changed the rules, you could always tell how much fun he was having by how often he was jokingly yelling "Cheater!" Henry will truly be missed by many. May he rest in the peace that he so greatly deserved.

He was born on October 12, 1947, in Louisville, Kentucky to Herman Walter Gagel Sr. and Nealie Beatrice (Pierson) Gagel. He is preceded in death by his parents Herman Walter Gagel Sr. and Nealie Beatrice (Pierson) Gagel; sisters Alvenia M. Haycox, Mildred J. Cook, and Alice E. Hendley; brothers Herman W. Gagel Jr., Delbert L. Gagel, and Vernon R. Gagel.

Henry is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Pamela Jean (Ashley) Gagel; his children, daughter Terri (Brent) Lotich, son Michael (Kim) Gagel, daughter Nicole (Eric) Pullen, son Matthew (Catrina) Gagel, and son Donald Karmun; his grandchildren, Allison Lotich, Evan Lotich, Katie Lotich, Spencer Roof, Cedric Pullen, Elijah Pullen, Haylee Gagel, Noah Gagel, and Paige Karmun; sister Violet M. Hendley; brother James W. Gagel; sisters-in-law Carol (Bill) Danley and Brenda (Ray) Bennett; and a host of nieces and nephews to cherish his loving memory forever.

Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, December 13th at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel, (10304 Dixie Hwy). His Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, December 14th the funeral home with burial to follow at Bethany Memorial Cemetery.

The family requests that contributions in Henry's memory be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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