Lawrence “Larry” Gaukel, aged 83 of Sebastian, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026 after a brief stay at the Ardie R. Copas State Veterans’ Nursing Home in Port St. Lucie. He was born in Braham, Minnesota, to Leo and Eva (Griner) Gaukel. Larry lived in the Los Angeles, California area for most of his life, graduating from Corona High School in 1960, after which he immediately enlisted in the United States Navy.
Larry served as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service for more than 40 years. He was also a certified drug and alcohol counselor.
He relocated from Boise, Idaho, to be near family after his wife, Anna Sue, passed away in 2023. He had been a resident of Sebastian for nearly three years, residing for most of that time at The Promenade. At the Promenade, he found love with Janet, another resident. They loved to dance, listen to music, and watch Wheel of Fortune each evening.
He is survived by his daughters, Julie (Dennis) Griffith and Soleil Gaukel; his son, Robert Gaukel; his granddaughters Alison Husmann, Londyn Garcia and Lexi Garcia; his grandsons Robert (Gaukel) Testa and Nicholas Gaukel; and his stepchildren Traci Martin, Christopher Poperszky, Amanda Fondren, and Thomas Poperszky.
He was predeceased by his mother and father, Leo and Eva Gaukel; his wife, Anna Sue (Phillips) Gaukel; and his sister, Wanda.
Arrangements are under the direction of Millennium Cremation Service. Condolences may be shared online at www.millenniumcremationservice.com.
