Richard W. Pemble

Richard W, Pemble

Age 101, of Joliet, passed away at Lightways Hospice on Thursday April 2, 2026. Born October 24, 1924 to Homer and Ann (Voss) Pemble who preceded him along with his loving wife Edna (Gunchin) (1999) and his son Thomas (2013). Also brother Homer Lee and sister-in-law Faye.

Survived by his daughters Rinnea (Benjamin) Holman of Diamond, IL and Kathleen of Greendale, WI; grandson Michael (Tina) Pemble of Braidwood; great granddaughter Aubree; great grandson Alexander (Anna) Eberhart and great great granddaughter Isla of Braceville. Also numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Graduated from J.T.H.S Class of 1942. Seved in W.W.II with the U.S. Army T4 13th Airborne as a Surgical Medical Tech in France. A 32 degree Mason (Turtle), who rode motorcycles with the Joliet Shrine Motor Patrol. Member of Faith Lutheran Church for 70 years. Expert tinner (SNIPS), a teacher of the apprenticeship program and former financial secretary/treasurer of Local 50/265 Sheet Metal Union with 80 years in the union. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, golf and travel.

Special thank you to Dr, Millidi, Rose Ann, Virginia and Terri for many loving years of tender care.

Visitation will be held Monday April 6, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers memorials to Lightways Hospice would be appreciated.