GABEL, Mark W., Nov. 19, 2024 of Lawtons, NY at the age of 58 Years.

Loving father of Justin, Jessie, Amber, Cole, Brett and Brycen Gabel.  Grandfather of Carson Bickel.  Son of William and Patricia (Holocinski) Gabel.  Brother of Christa (Rob) Erdman, Kyle (Jen) Gabel and the late Darrin Gabel.  Uncle to several nieces and nephews.  Friends may call Friday from 2-8 PM at the Wentland Funeral Home 10634 Main St. (rt. 62) North Collins, NY where funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 AM.  Mark devoted his life to his kids and enjoyed watching them in all their accomplishments.  He was an active member of the family dairy farm where he was an accomplished herdsman along with various other things on the farm.  Not only did he love watching his kids in sports, but was very active in tractor pulling.  He was one of the founding members of WNY Pro Pulling Series and he was also the first and longest running President of the club.  In recent years, he pulled with Full Pull Productions USA East.