Bronze Star Memorials: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Erwin Gambka.
GAMBKA, ERWIN W. Erwin W. Gambka, loving brother, friend and avid fisherman 64, passed away May 19, 2013 at his home in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Born in Detroit to Gladys and Edwin Gambka, their first son, Erwin grew up in South Lyon and graduated from South Lyon High School, with recognition and Certification as a Machinist Apprentice from the U.S. Department of Labor sponsored by BUHR Machine Tool Company. In 1971 he entered the U.S. Army as an infantryman (digger) stationed in Vietnam, Co....