Kenneth Edward Gels, longtime Livermore, California, resident, went home with our Heavenly Father on November 25, 2017. He was 86 years old.

Ken, born In Saint Henry Ohio, was a veteran of the United States Navy, a member of Saint Michaels Church, the Knights of Columbus, the 4th Degree, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Ken is survived by his wife of 59 years Joyce, sons Mike and David, daughter Jean Heise, and grandchildren Daniel Heise, Jenna Heise and Kenny Gels.

The Rosary will be November 29th at 6:00 pm followed by the viewing at 7:00 pm at Callaghan Mortuary.

Mass will be November 30th at 10:00 am at St. Michaels Church with burial after at St. Michael Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Shepards Gate, Livermore.

An online guestbook is available for condolences at www.callaghanmortuary.com.