Michael Frank "Gamby" Gambrel

Michael Frank “Gamby” Gambrel, age 68 of Luzerne, Michigan, passed away at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan on Thursday, December 26, 2024.
Michael was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 30, 1956 to William and Margaret (Mathers) Gambrel. He owned Blue Chip Industries at the beginning of his career; and for the last decade and a half worked at HB Carbide until his death. After obtaining his GED, Michael received his associate’s degree and many certificates. He went on to receive his Bachelor’s later in life. Michael was a father figure to many people throughout his life. He loved his dog, Scrappy, as his own child. Michael was a member of the Mio Moose Lodge, and also played slow pitch softball (proudly sponsored by Blue Chip Industries in his earlier years). When he wasn’t working on his home, you would find him on the golf course with his friends. He was the #1 fan of his granddaughters’ volleyball teams and would never miss a game. He was also a lifelong fan of U of M, Lions and Tigers.
Michael is survived by his loving wife Lori Ann Clover-Gambrel; his children: Dawn (Travis) Young, Rebecca Ewald, James Harmon, and Samantha Brown; his sisters: Monica (Rick) Dent, Maryellen Gambrel, Michelle (James)Ward, and Patty Pease; his brothers: Mark (Ruth) Wilkerson and Danny (Raquel) Wilkerson; his grandchildren: Mackenzie (Garrett)Rhoads, Paige (Scott) Tomlinson, Jazmine Ewald, Willow Ewald, and Dirke Ewald; his great-grandchildren: Oliver Tomlinson and Elowyn Tomlinson; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Margaret Ruhland, his aunt Rosemary Dunlap, his niece Christina Rucker, his grandmother Irene Mathers, his uncles: Jack, Bob, Joe & Frank; and his aunts: Geraldine and Patricia.
Visitation on Sunday, January 5, 2025 from 11 AM – 2 PM at the Lashley Funeral Home, Mio, MI, with Funeral Services at 2 PM. Interment will follow at Luzerne Cemetery, Luzerne, Michigan. A luncheon will be held at the Mio Moose Lodge following the burial.
These arrangements were handled by Lashley Funeral Home.