Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Monday November 6, 2023. Lawrence was called home to the Lord. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Nancy Fix Gassel. Children; Gregory, Stephen, Matthew, William and John, along with their wives, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother, sister, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Lawrence is a Navy veteran and a member of the Knight’s of Columbus, 4th Degree.
Services; Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Washington, MO) on Monday November 13th from 10AM until mass at 11AM. Interment JB National Cemetery, with honors. Arrangements by Kutis South County.
Know of my prayers for all of you during this time of deep sorrow. May Lawrence rest in peace and love in the arms of Our Heavenly Father. No doubt Lawrence will continue to look out for all of you from eternity! Remember, death does not break the bonds of love! In fact, his love for you is even more perfect now!
I so enjoyed seeing the two of you together at the Gassel family gatherings at Carla and Greg’s home. Nancy and Larry, such an example of dedication of love to one another. I am so sorry for your loss of this dear man.
Dear Matt and family, I am so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your father was always very kind to me. May he rest in peace.
We are so saddened to hear this news. Your entire family will be in our prayers.
Vet’s Day 11/11/23 Larry and I serve in the Navy aboard the U.S Lexington. We had managed to stay in touch for the past 64 years I’m going to miss him and his crazy wit. My prayers are with the family.
Dan Morrissey
Fishers< IN