James Lawrence Gehl Obituary

In loving memory of James Lawrence Gehl (Neosho, Wisconsin), who departed this world on December 28, 2025 at the age of 100. James Lawrence leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Amber Gehl (Gault) and Reuben Gehl; his grandfather Stewart Gault; his great-grandparent Edward Gault; his wife Mercedes; his sisters, Jean Schalk (Jerome) and Mary Adams; his grandchildren, Jameson and Lindsay Broesch; and his great grandchild Emili Cruz.

He is survived by: his great-aunt Mary Lacey; his uncle Russell; his daughters, Gwendolyn Gehl (Jack Broesch), Michele Polster (Dave) and Mary Beth Gehl (Shinji Takahashi); his grandchildren, Amber Broesch, James Broesch, Megan Noel (JJ), Lauren Hall, Clayton Hall (Lisa) and Ghen Takahashi (Natasha); his great grandchildren, Kendall Buerger, Julian, Mabel Broesch, Colin Noel, Gael Rodriguez, Liam, Rion Hall, Lucian, Nicolet Takahashi and Maeve Takahashi; and his great great grandchild River Hall.

Memorials may be made to the Catholic Ecology Center, Neosho.