Charles H. Guckel was born in 1871 in Dusseldorf, Germany. His parents were Ferdinand and Katherine Guckel. Charles became an electrical engineer. Charles was killed by a train on 1 November 1916 in Springfield, Missouri. His body was taken to St Louis where it was creamated. His widow was Hermine. His sons were: Charles,jr.,(b.1905),Herbert(b.1909), Ernest C.,(b.1913), Conrad,(b.1915). What happened to these sons? Are there any living descendants around anywhere? If you know anything about this family, please contact me. Thanks Brian