James Gatchel, 90, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 8:13 pm Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. He was born June 10, 1929 in Wabash, to Foster W. and Florence (Hart) Gatchel.
James first married Anna Marie Sample; she is deceased. He next married Angela Maria Pontius on June 10, 2008. He was a self employed contractor. James attended Christ United Methodist Church. He enjoyed woodworking, antiquing, traveling, and his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Angela Gatchel of Wabash, six children, James Leo Gatchel of Logansport, Indiana, and Douglas (Jennifer) Gatchel of LaFontaine, Indiana, Rebbeca (Donald) Novak, Connie Gatchel, Katrina Blackburn, and Cindy Stinson, all of Wabash, 13 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, and his brother, Foster “Mick” (Barbara) Gatchel of Wabash. He was also preceded in death by his parents, son, Kenneth Gatchel, and 11 brothers and sisters.
Graveside services and burial will be 2:00 pm Wednesday at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash with Rev. Chris Tiedeman officiating. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.
Preferred memorial is Riley Hospital for Children.
The memorial guest book for James may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.