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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary Arthur Roehl on April 10, 2025 in Satellite Beach Florida.
He was born on November 5, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Jean and Arthur Roehl.
Gary worked for Coastal Company (formally known as Michigan Wisconsin Pipeline Company and ANR) from December 13, 1969 to February 28 of 2000. He was the second longest serving employee. He started out in the mailroom at 18 years old, then he was promoted to the safety department, as a safety engineer where he taught how to extinguish gas line fires, defensive driving, CPR, first aid. He also worked in the personnel department, where he was active and served with MESRA, involved with downtown Detroit community functions including working with the parade, marathon runs, Detroit Symphony, and functions with Emily’s in Detroit. He completed his career as a Hearing Conservation Specialist and loved traveling the country testing hearing at the company’s oil sites, including flying by helicopter to his favorite offshore oil rigs. He loved the travel and the generous hospitality of friends he met along the way.
Gary enjoyed his retirement years in his Satellite Beach oceanfront condo. He loved hosting guests and sharing a good meal with family and friends. He spent time watching anything sports related on TV. He rarely missed a Jeopardy episode and likely could have been a winning contestant as he always seemed to have the correct answers. He loved sitting on his balcony smoking a cigar while gazing endlessly at the ocean, and listening to the radio. It made him so proud to be able to provide a place that his family could enjoy the beach. He was a great listener and a very supportive father. He possessed a quiet grace and was liked by many.
Survivors include his daughters, Barbara (Christopher) Rospierski and Donna (Tim) Luke; sons, Tom Roehl and Christian Roehl; grandchildren, Riley and Sterling Luke, Westley and Nicholas Roehl. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Arthur Roehl; sister, Linda Garavaglia and brother-in-law, Mike Garavaglia; and ex-wife, Judith Heiney.
Dad was especially grateful to Tom for his many years of loving care.
The family will celebrate Gary’s life privately at a later date.
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Stephen H. Meier
April 16, 2025, 10:04 pm
Gary was a great Associate of mine. We worked together for many years while he traveled the country making sure that the ANR/Coastal employees were tested and advised on their possible hearing loss. Gary stressed to our employees the need to protect their hearing through the use of hearing protection. Gary trained employees on the proper use of hearing protection and when the protection was needed and required. I enjoyed working with Gary. Gary was always someone who took his responsibilities seriously. I never doubted his work performance. Gary is a very good friend who always opened his Florida home to my family. I have so many found memories of Gary. Gary never once missed calling me on my birthday every year including the 25 years of his retirement. He will be missed greatly on this earth but will always be in my thoughts and in my heart.
Mary Gardner
April 16, 2025, 11:41 pm
So very sorry to learn of Gary’s passing. He was so well liked at ANR. Hugs and prayers to all of you
Mary Gardner
Suzanne Radtke’s Keils
April 17, 2025, 12:38 am
To my nieces and nephews I am so sorry for your loss. I especially have such fun memories of your dad at the cottage where we would all come together for weekends at the lake at grandma and grandpas cottage.
The last time I saw him was a couple of years ago at the condo at Satellite Beach, where Chris was visiting at the same time. Gary took us all to dinner at one of his favorite restaurants. It was like old times. So happy we were able to be together again. God bless him, rest in peace dear Gary. May the good lord give you all His peace. Love you all!! ❤️❤️ Aunt Sue
Valerie Mayes
April 17, 2025, 12:39 am
My condolences to the family.
I met Gary at ANR Pipleline Co. I was hired into Safety Dept. We became fast friends and remain friends throughout his career at ANR. The stories he would tell when he came home from being in the field would keep me laughing for days.
I have many, many fond memories that I will cherish.
Rest in Peace, my dear Friend
Marilynn Bradstrom
April 17, 2025, 12:56 am
I worked with Gary for 30 years. He was a great friend and I’ll always think of him with a smile. May ge rest in peace.
Sharon Saville
April 17, 2025, 12:59 am
Gary was a great coworker and person! We worked together at ANR for 26years. He will be missed
Sharon Saville
Ruth Barnhill
April 17, 2025, 2:22 am
I’m so sad to hear this …I just talked to Gary last month..I have Gary to thank for training me to be a Safety Specialist and How to travel for the Company ANR pipeline . Gary was like my big brother on the road…and he really knew his stuff on the road….We would get in that Van and he’d put in a tape and Play “On the Road Again” and off we go to all the different Stations on the pipeline to teach CPR and several different programs …Gary was a Great Boss, teacher and best of all …A GREAT FRIEND!!! RIP my Friend…prayers and Condolences to the family!!!
Dana Peake
April 17, 2025, 2:29 pm
Knew and just adored Gary for many years. He even knew my mom who worked for American Louisiana in the Penobscot Bldg in the mail room! RIP sweet man
Scott Dest
April 17, 2025, 6:54 pm
I’m so sorry to hear about Uncle Gary’s passing. My memories of him are at the lake or in the boat. And he always had a smile. I
Any week in Summer you’d hear the radio airing the Tigers game. Fading in and out. All the grown ups slathering on the oil and the mirrored “satellite ” panels on their faces. That’s how I remember Uncle Gary. Those were the best times. Rest in peace Uncle Gary.
ruth taylor
April 17, 2025, 8:21 pm
hello! i’m am so very sorry for the loss of your dear father, grandpa, and uncle! i always loved him he was always there with a warm heart and smile. i know you will miss him dearly!! and i’m sure leaving all of you so very sad for both of you!! thinking of you and praying and hoping that everything goes smoothly for you all!! love your cousin Ruth Whitcher. grandpa roehl and my mom angie we’re brother and sister ❤️❤️
Cheryl Chalou
April 17, 2025, 11:12 pm
Gary was a second cousin of mine. My grandmother (Toni) and Gary’s father (Uncle Art) were siblings.
Most of my memories are from when we were children and everyone spent a great deal of time at grandma Roehls.
I remember Gary’s marriage to Judy and the births of
all of you (their children). The last time a saw any of you would have been at your Aunt Linda’s funeral.
I pray that you will all find peace and strength through the Lord and each other.
My sincerest sympathy and love,
Cheryl Chalou
Mike Stockwell
April 19, 2025, 12:51 am
Prayers and condolences to the family. Always remember and looked forward to Gary visiting the office for our hearing test. Always had a good story or joke to tell. Was always a friend and friendly person. He will be missed.
Carol (Hurley) Nelson
April 19, 2025, 9:01 pm
I met Gary back in 1982 at a National Employee Services Association in Orlando Florida.
We became very good friends, although aslfter he retired we didn’t communicate as much,
He was a great person, wonderful friend and I will miss him… My sincere and heartfelt condolences for the loss of a great person!
❤️Carol Nelson (known as Carol Hurley when we first met).