Name: Calling hours for Robert R. Gemmell
Start: 2022-01-07T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-01-08T00:30:00.000Z
Location: Trexler Funeral Home, Inc.

Robert R. Gemmell, 71, of Allentown, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem.

He was the husband of Kathryn M. (Heinbach) Gemmell, with whom he shared over 44 years of marriage.

Born in Hazleton, he was a son of the late Joseph Patrick and Rose Rita (Dugan) Gemmell.

Robert was of the Catholic faith.

Before recently retiring in 2020, he worked over 30 years as a master electrician with Sacred Heart Hospital and later for St. Luke's Hospital.

He was a Navy veteran.

Mostly, he will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, friend and Pappy, and for his humor, love of fishing and traveling.

He was predeceased by brothers, Joseph Jr. (the late Betty), John and Bernard; sisters, Catherine Volkmann (the late Tom) and Judith Gemmell.

Survivors are wife, Kathryn; son, Robert Patrick and his wife, Brittany, of Walnutport, and grandson, Benjamin; daughter, Elizabeth Gemmell and her husband, James Bell, of Ellicott City, Md.; brothers, James (Hildred), of Malvern, Thomas (the late Janice), of Mountain Top, Daniel (Maria), of Tampa, Fla., and Edward (Diana), of Valier; sisters, Rosemarie (the late Michael) Dmiterchick, of Lewis, Del., Margaret (Ronald) Blischok, of Easton, Agnes (Joseph) Shellhammer, of Somerset, N.J., Sister Mary Ellen Gemmell, CSFN, of Des Plaines, Ill., Anne Gemmell, of Minersville, and sister-in-law, Rita Gemmell, of Minersville.

Services are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 W. Highland St., Allentown. Calling period will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Private burial to be held in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Ocean Conservancy, c/o the funeral home, or at https://oceanconservancy.org.

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Published by Republican & Herald from Dec. 30 to Dec. 31, 2021.

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The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth

January 10, 2022

We were so sorry to hear of Robert's passing. Though we know he has gone home to God, it is still difficult for the loved ones left behind. Robert and his family and friends are in our thoughts during this difficult time. The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth are praying for all of you, now and always.

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Gail Libby

January 5, 2022

Bob and Family

My deepest condolences on the loss of your father.

Tony Sleva

January 4, 2022

Kathy, Bobby, and Beth,
Wishing you peace and comfort at this time of sorrow. Bob was more than a friend. He was a confidant, a mentor, a leader, and a craftsman. I valued his talents and his contributions to Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Wrestling, St. Paul´s festival and much more. He lived the Scout law - trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. He was the best of the best.
I´m sure St. Peter welcomed him with highest honors.

John Schaffer

January 4, 2022

I had the pleasure to work with Bob at St. Luke´s Hospital Anderson. He took me under his wing and showed me the ins and outs on campus. He gave me the training to succeed as an electrician on campus. He was a mentor and a friend. I and the entire Engineering department will miss him dearly. God Bless!

Valerie Banotai

January 1, 2022

I had the pleasure of knowing Bob during my years of working at Sacred Heart. He was a kind gentleman, committed to his family and a dedicated SH employee. We use to see he in chapel and talk of retirement, travel and your grand children. I hope the happy memories your family has gives you some comfort.

Rob Brands

January 1, 2022

My condolences to Bob´s family. I worked with Bob for a few years at St Luke´s. Bob cherished his family and loved fishing with his sons. He had such a great sense of humor and he was the best electrician I knew. Prayers to his family, RIP Bob

Jay Bateman

December 31, 2021

I'm very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I recall he had a great sense of humor at Sacred Heart. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this most difficult time.

A grateful American.

December 31, 2021

Thank You for your service.

Sean Duffy

December 31, 2021

Bob and I worked together a century or so ago in Pottstown, at the Holiday Inn on High Street. He was in charge of maintenance for the entire property and very knowledgeable and efficient he was. A gregarious guy and a "Skook," which endeared him to my late wife, who also hailed from Minersville. Lynda and I were present at the Gemmell nuptials, in Schuylkill Haven, I think, and always had fond memories of Bob, Kathy, his family, and his lunatic circle of friends back in the 70s. Condolences and sympathy to Kathy, the children, the extended Gemmell family, and Bob's many, many, friends. RIP.

Grateful

December 31, 2021

Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful US Citizen

Marie and Jerry Kresge

December 31, 2021

Kathy and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincerest condolences.

Tom Banotai

December 31, 2021

I only worked with Bob five short years at SHH. Bob was always very friendly and willing to help. I will miss seeing Bob back at the chapel on Sunday mornings. He always enjoyed talking about the trips he and his wife took. I offer my sincere condolences to his wife Kathryn and son Robert. May Bob rest in peace.

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