James A. Gatchel Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James A. Gatchel of Garner, Iowa, who passed away on July 8, 2025 at the age of 97. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John T. Gatchel and Ivy Gatchel (Thorne); and his wife Kathryn Raw. He is survived by: his children, Mary Sniezek (Bob), Luann Smit (Randy), David Gatchel and Carol McClintock (Bill); his grandchildren, Laura Schmidt (Tim), Abby Moore, Nathan Sniezek (Drew), Jerrod Smit (Lauren), Kyrstin Selvik (Luke), Lindsay McClintock (Luke Kronstedt) and Grace Hannover (Alec); his great grandchildren, Ayren, Ava, Madison, Emma, Jackson, Cooper Kathryn, Carson, Kinsley, Colt and Harper; his sister Emma Lou Stayner; his sisters-in-law, Norma Collier and Jan Raw; and his friend Louise Piper. He is also survived by seven step-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 14th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Tuesday, July 15th 2025 at 12:30 PM. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 15th 2025 at 1:30 PM at the Calendar Garner United Methodist Church (885 Maben Ave, Garner, IA 50438).