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Reverend Horst G. "Gary"
Kugler
1938 - 2015
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Condolence From: Rev.Everett E Bickford
Condolence: thank you my brother for keeping me focused even now from heaven on high ty Lynn for my brothers alb and clericals Gods blessings
Sunday May 16, 2021
Condolence From: Dominic Sarica
Condolence: Dear Greta, Christa, Susanna and Joanna


My wife Pat and I want to extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of your dad.

I received the news after last Thursday’s memorial service. So I feel compelled to send this sympathy message and introduce myself.

Gary and I were childhood friends. We lived three houses away from each other on East Jersey Street in Elizabeth. I remember when he and your grandparents moved into the Saint Mark’s Pastors home from New York State. Although we went to different schools, I went to St. Michaels Catholic and he attended public schools, we spent our after school time together along with a third chum, Art Rennings, who now lives in Maryland. Art, Gary and I had the pleasure of getting together once a year for the past several years along with other friends that we grew up with. We called it the Reid Street Reunion.

About four years ago Gary and two other school buddies, Bob Fyne and Frank Kemper came to Delaware by train to meet with Art and I for lunch and we spent the afternoon together.

Gary officiated at our son’s wedding and he was there at both my mom’s and dad’s funeral.
He also spent a lot of time comforting my sister Mary Ann as she was dealing with cancer treatment.

The last correspondence I received from him was on March 23 replying to my check in email. He mentioned that he was still looking into back surgery, but he was swimming and exercising regularly.

The news of his passing was a total shock.

I’m sorry we could not meet with you all in person and be able to give you a hug but time and distance prevail.

If any of you has the opportunity to be passing through Delaware please consider stopping here for a visit.

Again our deepest sympathy,

Dominic & Patricia Sarica
443 Glenturret Way
Townsend DE 19734
302-376-6799
padom11@yahoo.com
Monday May 25, 2015
Condolence From: The Rev. Gus Vinajeras
Condolence: Gary was not just a colleague but also a personal friend. Although we had differing views in several issues, I have never felt safer than when I was is Gary's company. True Christian, true friend, a man of utmost integrity were some of his attributes. Gary I miss you but look forward to the day in which we can resume our friendly chats.
Friday May 22, 2015
Condolence From: Sr. Joanne Riggs,smic
Condolence: I have spent the last ten years working in Hudson county. During that time it was my joy to uncover one of its treasures: Gary Kugler.
Gary's understanding of the human condition and generous open response to the needs of others is a wonderful example of the presence of God in the world. Gary was and continues to be a great blessing to all who knew him. His death is a loss to not only his congregation, but to all members of the community who he loved so much.
Wednesday May 20, 2015
Condolence From: Jim Castro
Condolence: Christa, Kugler family, friends, and members of St. John Lutheran Church:

My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Pastor Gary truly embodied the love of Christ and will always be remembered for his kindness, generosity and comforting presence. He touched so many lives. He is loved and will be missed greatly.
Tuesday May 19, 2015
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