Wallace A. Gambrel, 65, of LaCrosse, IN, died peacefully at 5:49 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, at Starke Hospital, Knox, IN.
He was born Dec. 3, 1951, in Greenville, OH, to John Henry and Doris (Merida) Gambrel.
Wallace honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was a truck driver for several years. He enjoyed fishing, politics and history, fishing, and outdoor activities. Wallace loved spending time with his family.
On March 8, 1996, in Knox, he married Tena Joy (Wood) Gambrel, who survives.
Also surviving are four children, Shon (Amy) Gambrel of Nappanee, IN, Michael Shoaf of Michigan City, IN, Jeff (Kelcie) Shoaf of Plymouth, IN, and Donald (Heather) Gambrel of Nappanee; brother, John (Clarissa) Gambrel of Plymouth; three sisters, Betty Beam of Mishawaka, IN, Pam (Jim) Ketchum of Plymouth and Cheryl (Gary) DuVal of Venice, FL; eight grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents; daughter, Amanda Gambrel; sister, Carol Stoneburner; brothers, James and Troy Gambrel; and granddaughter, Katie LeeAnn Shoaf.
A funeral celebrating his life will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, with Pastor Don Gambrel officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 3 p.m. until the service. Military Honors will be conducted at 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123; or Riley Children’s Hospital, 30 S. Meridian St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.