Gabriel ‘Gabe’ Rhodes — UPDATED
Gabriel S. Rhodes, known to most as “Gabe,” 26, Warsaw, died unexpectedly at 12:41 p.m. Sunday, June 5, 2022, in his home
Born July 7, 1995 in Goshen, Gabe was the son of Rich Rhodes and Kimberly (Clark) Lemler. He was a 2014 graduate of Wawasee High School where he played baseball and football. He spent most of his youth in the Milford area.
A hard worker, Gabe worked in landscaping, for Clayton Homes, Bison Trailer and, most recently, for Coachman in production. He loved action movies like James Bond and was a huge fan of Pittsburg Steelers. Recently, Gabe and his brother had taken up disc golf.
Gabe’s life was forever changed with the birth of his daughter on Jan. 20, 2019. He loved spending time with Thea and was a proud father. In addition to this daughter, Gabe is survived by father, Rich Rhodes, Milford; mother, Kimberly (Mike) Lemler, Milford; brother, Jacob Rhodes, Mishawaka and sister, Hannah (Tyler) Rockenbaugh, Elkhart. He was preceded in passing by his grandparents.
Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, is entrusted with arrangements. Friends may gather there from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2022. Beginning at 7:00 p.m., Pastor Billy Hesketh will officiate Gabe’s Life Celebration® service.
Memorial gifts may be directed Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center, 427 West Washington Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802.