Dean Ellis Gatchel, 71, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at East Cooper Medical Center. He was born August 6, 1951 in Havre De Grace, MD. A son of the late Joseph Gatchel and Gloria Stimax Gatchel.

Mr. Gatchel is predeceased by his parents and a sister, Pamala Stewart.

Dean enjoyed restoring classic cars and was an avid gun collector. He spent most of his career at W.L. Gore & Associates as an electrician and also The Whiting Turner Contracting Company as a construction manager.

Mr. Gatchel is survived by his two children, Casey Dean Gatchel (Tracey) and Julie J. Sammon (John);  one brother, David Gatchel (Joan); four grandchildren, Riley, Jake, Kelsey and Megan along with many other family and friends who will miss him.

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, August 17, 2023  at Ashbury Cemetery, Port Deposit, MD, 21903.

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Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy 378, Conway, SC is serving the family.