Fred was born on July 13, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio to the late John Frederic and Sis Earnshaw Gagel.
He is survived by his wife, Karen; son Tony Clare; daughter Courtnie and her husband Jay Griffin, granddaughter, Blaklee and faithful companion Pebbles; his sister, Catherine Anderson, and niece Cindy Anderson.
Fred attended Oakwood Schools, graduated from Trinity Pawling in New York, University of Kentucky, University of Arizona, and Ohio University. He was the owner of Gagel Construction Company and formerly employed by Merrill Lynch and Ameriprise. He was a member of Moraine Country Club, Dayton Country Club and John’s Island Country Club. Fred’s hobbies were tennis, golf, boating and love of life.
Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 28, 2019 and from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2019 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – FAR HILLS CHAPEL, with the funeral service at 4:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.