James “ Jim” Gemmaka,78, went to be with his Lord on March 6, 2018.
Born in Terre Haute, IN He was the son of the late Frank and Ozeata Gemmaka.

He was a proud Veteran of the United States Marines. He retired from K-Mart corporation. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Gemmaka, sons, Jeff and Danny Gemmaka, Terre Haute, IN, and John Tingley of Ft. Wayne, daughters Kathi Gemmaka and Julie (Bobby) Tarrh of Terre Haute and Amy Hurst of Ft Wayne, IN.

Also surviving are six sisters, Shirley, Carolyn, Marilyn, Anita, Norma, Nancy, 9 grandchildren Ashley, Nick, Travis, Kelsi, Emi, Taylor, Logan, Leslie, Elizabeth and 6 great- grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 13, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at FairHaven Funeral Home. Calling hours will be held on Monday, March 12, 2018 from 4 p.m.- 7 p.m. at FairHaven Funeral Home. Online condolences to FairHaven funeral Home at www.fairhavenfortwayne.com.