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Joseph A. Gambill Sr.

1945 - 2024

Joseph A. Gambill Sr. obituary, 1945-2024, Michigan City, IN

BORN

1945

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

Ott/ Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Inc.

418 Washington Street

Michigan City, Indiana

Joseph Gambill Obituary

Joseph A. Gambill Sr., 78, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. in his home.

A celebration of life gathering will from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 23, 2301 Ohio St., Michigan City, Indiana. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, Indiana, is handling arrangements.

He was born Nov. 4, 1945, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to the late Walter and Loretta (Ahern) Gambill. On Dec. 21, 1979, in Michigan City, Indiana, he married Lynn Mallon, who survives in Michigan City, Indiana.

Surviving are a daughter, Kerri (Will) Marsh of Eu Claire, Michigan; two sons, Joseph (Angela) Gambill Jr. of South Bend, Indiana, and Jason (Trinity Wegiel) Gambill of Michigan City, Indiana; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Gambill.

Joseph retired as a driver at UPS. He was a member of Moose Family Center 980, Elk's Lodge 432, F.O.P. Dunes Lodge 75, D.A.V Chapter 23 and the Sons of the American Legion. Joseph enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing softball, shooting pool, Indy car racing and being with his family and friends.

Contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans Chapter 23, 2301 Ohio St., Michigan City, IN 46360, or to the American Legion Skwiat Post 451, 121 Skwiat Legion Ave., Michigan City, IN 46360.

To sign a guestbook and leave condolences online visit our website at www. otthaverstock.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by La Porte County Herald-Dispatch on Jul. 12, 2024.

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Terri Sutherlin Lopez

August 7, 2024

Uncle Joe may you RIP. IM Sorry I missed seeing you by a month. You were always close to my heart and I loved you so much. My heart is broken. If only one last visit just one more hug.
I love you.

Trevor johnston

July 22, 2024

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
JOE WAS ONE HECK OF A GOOD
GUY,I AM SURE HE WILL BE DEARLY
MISSED

Michael Hardin

July 15, 2024

Joe was a good friend in the early 70's when we both worked at UPS. After leaving Westville I lost track of Joe but heard many great stories from other friends who knew him well. Joe was a solid citizen and will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to the family.

Pat Hoodwin

July 13, 2024

Joe was the best driver ever. We had many trips to Ohare. He helped me in so many ways.
He will be missed by many people.
Rest in peace Dear Joe.


E in many

Pat Hoodwin

July 13, 2024

Joe was the best driver that ever was.
We had many trips to Ohare together.
He helped me in many other any ways. He. Will be very missed by me and many others.
Rest in peace!
Pat Hoodwin

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Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 23

2301 Ohio St., Michigan City, IN

Funeral services provided by:

Ott/ Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Inc.

418 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN 46360

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