Terre Haute, Indiana
FARMERSBURG — Sherman L. Rehmel, 71, of Farmersburg died unexpectedly in Sullivan County Community Hospital emergency room at 11 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2009. Born in Vigo County on Feb. 11, 1938, he was the son of Carl and Dollie (Kittle) Rehmel. He retired as a senior master sergeant from the 181st Air National Guard at Hulman Regional Airport, Terre Haute. He was a member of the Meridian Street Church of Christ in Brazil and was a 1956 graduate of former Pimento High School. He was a graduate of Ivy Tech College with an associates degree.He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Randy Michael Rehmel, in 1994, and two sisters, Alice Iddles and Hazel Cody. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Kay (Blake) Rehmel, with whom he celebrated their 50th anniversary on May 8, 2009. They were married on May 8, 1959. There are four sons, Carey Lee Rehmel and wife Sally of Lafayette, Brent Rehmel of Linton, Jan Rehmel and his wife Dede of Shelburn, and Timothy Rehmel and his wife Carolyn of Enid, Okla.; two daughters, Sherry Rehmel of Scott Air Force Base, Mo., and Kathy Ellis and husband Eddie of Fishers, Ind. His brother is Robert Rehmel and his sister is Virginia Liston. He has eight grandchildren, Jamie Rehmel, Lee Ellis, Brandon Rehmel, Tyler Ellis, Luke Rehmel, Kaylee Rehmel, Jessica Rehmel, and Ashley Rehmel. Funeral services are at 1:30 p.m. Monday in DeBaun Springhill Chapel with Bro. Herb Woollard officiating. Visitation is from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday and from noon until services Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Farmersburg West Lawn Cemetery with full military rites by the 181st Air National Guard Honor Guard.
This obituary was originally published in The Tribune Star.
We send our sincere sympathy to the family of Mr. Rehmel, especially to Mrs. Rehmel, Tim and Carolyn and their children Jessica, Ashley and Luke.
Leslie and Ivynell Wyatt, Nashville, TN
June 27, 2009
Dear Rhonda & family,
We were shocked and so sorry to hear of Sherm's passing. We know that he'll be praising God in heaven. Our prayers are with all of you through this very difficult time, especially for peace and strength. Please let us know if you need anything at all. We love you!
Quein/Susie Latham
June 26, 2009 | Reelsville, IN
We are so sorry to hear of Sherman's passing and offer prayers to you and your family, especially for Carey, Kaylee, and Brandon..we know he will be missed.
Gail &Dave Meilner
June 26, 2009 | Lafayette, IN
Gods blessing to you and your family. We are holding you up in prayer
Peter Reed
June 25, 2009 | Terre Haute, IN
To the Family
I want to tell you how very sorry I am for your loss. May God grant you peace and strength during this difficult time. Remember that as long as he remains in your heart, he will always be with you. If there is anything I can do, don't hesitate to let me know.
Susan Vicory
Susan Vicory
June 25, 2009 | Terre Haute, IN
Rhonda, Jan and Dede,
We are so sorry for your loss. If there's anything we can do to be there for you, please let us know.
The Vicory Family,
Mike, Linda and Mikey
Linda Vicory
June 25, 2009 | Terre Haute, IN
