Gurnee, Ohio
1975 - 2015
HEMMERICH JOSHUA ARDEN HEMMERICH, 39, of Chicago, formerly Olmsted Falls, OH., passed away on March 25, 2015. Josh was born on April 2, 1975 in Berea OH. He attended Olmsted Falls High School '93'. He received a B.A. in psychology, with a minor in neuroscience from Baldwin Wallace College '96' and completed his PhD work in cognitive psychology with a secondary focus in statistics, methods and measurement at the University of Illinois-Chicago. He was a Cognitive Scientist and medical researcher for the University of Chicago and has published in such geriatric, cancer and psychology journals as Journal of Clinical Oncology, Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, Journal of Vascular Surgery, Medical Care, and Applied Cognitive Psychology. He was inducted in the Olmsted Falls High School Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Alumni in 2010. Josh enjoyed being with friends and appreciated new food experiences and beer tastings. He was an avid Cleveland and Ohio State University sports fan, and also enjoyed drawing, painting, golf, going to concerts and launching model rockets with family. Josh is survived by his mother and stepfather Darlene and Steve Nagg of Olmsted Falls, OH, his brother Lance Hemmerich of Gurnee, IL and his best friend Naomi Kiernicki. Also surviving are his nephews Drew and Zachery Hemmerich of Gurnee and niece Dawsyn Hemmerich of Gurnee. He also served as an Uncle to Zachary Joe and Zayla King of Gurnee. Josh was preceded in death by his father Ken Hemmerich. Arrangements for the family are being handled by the GURNEE SALATA FUNERAL HOME, 4190 OLD GRAND AVENUE, GURNEE IL. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, April 17th at 11:00 am at the Olmsted Community Church in Olmsted Falls, Ohio. Donations in Joshua's memory to Olmsted Community Church or your favorite charity.
To Josh's family and friends, please accept my (late) condolences. It is now February 2017 and I am now hearing of Josh's passing. I went to Baldwin-Wallace with Josh. We were in the Psychology program together. I will never forget Russ Phillips and I visiting Josh in the big city of Chicago. Josh was a great guy and a successful professional. His family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.
Adam Moffatt
February 08, 2017 | CA
I own a condo below Josh's place and enjoyed the times we would stand around discussing home ownership trails and tribulations. He was such a nice guy, instantly invited me up to his place the first time we spoke and always offered his assistance. I just found out he died and I am so so sorry for your loss.
June 17, 2015
To the family, you have my deepest sympathy in your loss. May God give you the needed strength to endure, during this very trying time.
ANF - OH
April 14, 2015
My mom, Ellie Edelhauser, and I are very sorry for your loss of Josh. Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you.
Terry Bottomlee
April 12, 2015 | Olmsted Falls, OH
I'm so sorry to hear about Josh's passing. I taught him at Baldwin-Wallace where he studies neuroscience and worked in my lab. He was a terrific student and person and, although our contacts following his graduation were infrequent, I was so pleased to follow his professional and personal successes. Your family is in my prayers.
Andrew Mickley
April 12, 2015 | Spartanburg, SC
Lance - I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barb Hajduk
April 10, 2015 | Berea, OH
