Thomas W. Gehl

Thomas W. Gehl, age 74 of West Branch, passed away Monday, April 20, 2009 at West Branch Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He had lived in West Branch for most of his life. Tom served in the U.S. Navy and he retired from Kent J. Chadwick Inc. in 1992. Tom was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 486. Survivors include his children, David (Dawn) Gehl of Bay City, Bill (Laurie) Gehl of California, Bob Gehl of Connecticut, Matthew Gehl of Colorado, Sue (Rich) Heavlin, Melissa (Dan) Weiler and Nancy (Arrin) Swiatowy all of West Branch and 11 grandchildren. Also surviving are his brothers, Leo Gehl and Gene (Maxine) Gehl both of West Branch and his special friend, Alice Koenig of West Branch. He was preceded in death by his wife Trina in 2003, a grandson Jacob and 2 brothers, John and Leon. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Thursday, April 23, 2009 from 12-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Rev. Mary E. Lynch will officiate with burial following at Brookside Cemetery, West Branch.