Joseph "Big Joe" M. Gembala's obituary , Passed away on June 8, 2025 in Rensselaer, Indiana

Joseph "Big Joe" M. Gembala

November 10, 1969 - June 8, 2025 (55 years old)

Rensselaer, Indiana

Joseph "Big Joe" M. Gembala's obituary , Passed away on June 8, 2025 in Rensselaer, Indiana

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Joseph "Big Joe" M. Gembala

November 10, 1969 - June 8, 2025 (55 years old)

Rensselaer, Indiana

Joseph M. Gembala Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joseph M. Gembala of Rensselaer, Indiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on June 8, 2025 at the age of 55. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his mother Nancy Gembala (Flinn). He is survived by: his father Matthew Gembala; his daughters, Holli Gembala (Desmond) of Rensselaer and Shelby Staddon (Corey) of Rensselaer; his grandchildren, Brooklyn, Quinton and Norah; his pets, Cletus and Randall; his siblings, Deborah Gembala of Rensselaer, Christine Louck (Matthew) of Brownsburg, IN and Andrew Gembala of Lafayette, IN; his nephew Nathan Louck; his uncle Joe; the mother of his children Elaine Reyes-Gembala; his goddaughter Ava Wanda; and his close friend Dez Wanda. He is also survived by many other nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 12th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer (250 N McKinley Ave, Rensselaer, IN 47978). A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 13th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jackson Funeral Chapels



Thu

June 12

Visitation

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer
250 N McKinley Ave, Rensselaer, IN 47978

Fri

June 13

Funeral service

10:00 AM

Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer
250 N McKinley Ave, Rensselaer, IN 47978

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