Dr. Brice Allen Guckien

Dr. Brice Allen Guckien a cherished husband, father, physician, and friend, passed away at his residence in Zionsville on May 2nd, 2025 at the age of 68. He leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication that touched countless lives. Born on January 8, 1957, in Logansport, Indiana, to Daniel Joseph Guckien and Virginia Lee Guckien, Brice grew up swinging bats, shooting hoops, and reading encyclopedias. Along the way, he earned the nickname “Goose”—a playful echo of his father’s own moniker. A proud valedictorian of Logansport High School, he carried his love for learning to Wabash College, where he joined Beta Theta Pi fraternity and met some of his dearest lifelong friends. His next journey took him to Bloomington where he collected more friends and memories, and he ultimately earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. For more than 41 years, Dr. Guckien practiced anesthesiology with a sharp mind, a playful sense of humor, and a devotion to patient care that made him the cornerstone of his work family. He delighted his colleagues with stories of his wife and children – his pride and joy. Brice also enjoyed the stock market and often treated it as a second career. Brice loved classic rock, often glued to YouTube videos of his favorite bands, and cheered fiercely for the Indiana Hoosiers. But most of all, his favorite sports teams and music were those that his kids were involved in. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Noelle; children Tyler (wife Jen, with granddaughter Amelia), Logan, Zoe, Alex, Will, and Jack; siblings Dan Guckien and Lou Ann McAdams (husband Steve, with daughters Molly and Ellie); in-laws Anne Hakes and Bruce Hakes; brothers- and sisters-in-law Steve and Meridith Black (with children Norah, Boaz, and Ben) and Joel and Kristen Hakes (with children Jaycee, Joselyn, and Jhett); and a wide circle of friends. A celebration of Brice’s life will be held on Saturday, May 10th at Zionsville Presbyterian Church, 4775 W. 116th Street, Zionsville, IN 46077. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00pm, followed by a service at 5pm. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to either Zionsville Presbyterian Church or the Indiana University School of Medicine. Gifts to the Indiana School of Medicine should be payable to “IU Foundation” and mailed to P.O. Box 7072, Indianapolis, IN 46207-7072, with “In memory of Brice A. Guckien” noted on the memo line.

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Dr. Brice Allen Guckien

January 8, 1957 - May 2, 2025