Gabriel S. RhodesSYRACUSE – Gabriel S. Rhodes, known to most as "Gabe," passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at 12:41 p.m. in his Warsaw home.
Born on 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, of Milford; mother, Kimberly (Mike) Lemler, of Milford; brother, Jacob Rhodes, of Mishawaka; and sister, Hannah (Tyler) Rockenbaugh, of 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 on Thursday, June 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. Beginning at 7 p.m., Pastor Billy Hesketh will officiate Gabe's Life Celebration® service.
Memorial gifts may be directed Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center, 427 W. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46802.
