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David Gensel Obituary
David Edward Gensel
HAMMOND, IN - David Edward Gensel passed away April 24, 2019. He was born December 16, 1961 to Harry and Lorraine Gensel, Jr.
He is survived by his daughters Melissa, Mary, and Anna; siblings Susan Gensel, Karen (Darrell) Hobgood, Robert (Leah) Gensel, and Laura (Jamey) Fleming; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Harry Lorraine Gensel, Jr. and his sister, Janet Gensel.
David was a member of Inland Manor Baptist Church where he assisted with the sound booth and volunteered where needed.
A Celebration of David's life will take place on May 11, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Inland Manor Baptist Church, 630 North County Line Road, Hobart, IN 46342. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Loyola University Hospital donation center or Vanderbilt University Hospital donation center. If any questions, call Karen Hobgood at 219-241-0518.
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Lisa
November 19, 2020
A great man, a hard worker, he loved to laugh and cared deeply about the people that worked for/with him. I hope to see you again.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Lisa
Mike & Donna Moore
May 11, 2019
We are so sorry at the unexpected passing of David ! He was a great person and had to go through much in his life ! Now he can rest in peace in Heaven! We can't make it to the funeral ,but will pray for him !
April 30, 2019
Please accept my condolences during your time of great sadness. May you cherish fond memories to help you cope with the pain from day to day. Take note of the comforting words at 1Thessalonians 4:14, the beautiful hope of seeing your loved one again.
April 30, 2019
I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God comfort and soothed your family in this time of need. Ps. 94:19
Rachel Luketic
April 29, 2019
I was terribly saddened by the passing of my life long friend David. Our families were very close and we grew up in the same neighborhood and church family. Knowing that David is with his Lord and savior is a comfort to all that knew him but especially to his siblings. Gone from us too soon.
Mike Kingston
April 29, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear about about Dave
Patrick Moore
April 29, 2019
I'm in total shock. I've known Dave since 6th grade and this was so sudden. Prayers to the rest of the family.
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