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Joel Rangel Obituary
Joel Navaro Rangel, 70, passed away on July 21, 2024, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He was born on July 13, 1954, in Santa Rosa, Texas, to the late Pedro and Francisca (Navaro) Rangel Sr.
In 1963 they moved to La Porte, Indiana, and worked for Bernacchi's. He then worked for Teledyne of La Porte, as well as McCord's and Indiana Heat of Plymouth. On June 17, 2000, he married Joann (Yung), who survives.
Joel was a lover of music and could play any instrument. He made friends everywhere he went. When he was around, everyone had a smile on their face. Joel had a great sense of humor and just wanted everyone to have a great time. He was the type of person that would help anyone that needed it. He enjoyed nature and taught his kids to work hard for what they wanted, but also appreciate what they have. He came from humble beginnings and a large family. His happiest memories were with is siblings at a young age working in the fields.
Joel is survived by his wife Joann of Grovertown; four daughters, Patricia Rangel (Keith Green) of South Bend, Veronica Reynolds of South Bend, Fransisca Rangel (Scott Feliciano) of South Bend and Monica Hacker (Adam Hacker) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; a special lady who he claimed as another daughter, River Rangel of Plymouth; seven grandchildren, Lauren, Jamie, Timothy, Isaiah, Daysha, Skyler and Jacob; four great-grandchildren; one stepson, Jerrod (Shelly) Stout of Grovertown; one stepdaughter, Geneva (Matthew) Bankert of Buchanan, Virginia; eight step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Pedro Rangel Jr. of La Porte; and two sisters, Maria Rangel of Decatur, Michigan, and Menne Rodriquez of Mineral Wells, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Ruben, Roy, Merced, Ricardo and Julian; and three sisters, Juaita Alvaelo, Corrina Aguliar and Lupe Rangel.
It was Joel's wishes to be cremated. A Celebration of Life service will be held starting at 4 p.m. EDT on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at the North Liberty VFW Post 1954, 66992 Tamarack Rd., North Liberty, IN 46554.
The Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel is honored to be entrusted with Joel's arrangements.
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Ernesto Montemayor
July 27, 2024
First and Foremost. Our condolences to the family. These are tough times when we all loose a love one. Joel was not only a friend but a brother to us. We all grew up playing, laughing, and working together. Those were great times. 60th and 70th. Remember playing in the wooded area around the red houses (El Rancho Colorado)at the bernnachi farms (LA Porte). It's been a long time since we seen each other. Joel was always joking and laughing. Miss those days. Once again our condolences to the family. From all the Montemayor family REYES, GREGORIO JR. ERNESTO, ANTONIO, ROGELIO AND MANUEL Santa Rosa, Texas. (R.I.P.) MY FRIEND.
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Renee Overmyer Armes
July 25, 2024
Joann, I am so sorry for your tragic loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Art Martinez
July 25, 2024
My condolences to the family. I have fond memories of working the fields with Joel at Bernacchis. We had some good times but we lost touch when we got older. R.I.P. my friend.
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