Jeanette Ann Gumbel

Jeanette Ann Gumbel of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away March 30, 2025 at Bloom at Willow surrounded by loving and caring hands. She was born on February 14, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to Frank and Doris Ann (Krienbrink) Vetter.

Jeanette graduated from Columbus High School in 1967. She went on to earn a Bachelors in Special Education from Ball State University where she met her husband. She later earned a Masters in Special Education from Butler University.

Jeanette married Thomas (Tom) Gumbel on August 7, 1971. The two were married until Tom’s death on April 19, 2008. Together they raised two children Matthew and Megan. Together they created a welcoming home. The family were proud residents of Lawrence Township for over 21 years.

Jeanette started her teaching career with Indianapolis Public Schools. She then became a stay-at-home mom to focus on raising her children and those of others. She returned to teaching at Lawrence North High School as a Special Educator retiring in 2016 after nearly 30 years. Teaching was her true passion. She believed all students had potential. She never stopped at no; frequently creating curriculum and programs so each student could succeed.

Jeanette epitomized a Valentine’s birthday by living a life full of love. All of her actions were rooted in heart. She loved her family and friends with all of her heart. She shared this same love with her fur babies. She took her duty as dog mom and dog grammy seriously; always ensuring there were toys and snacks.

She was a hippie at heart often appearing in tie dye. She loved music; especially the Beatles. She enjoyed watching sports. The beach was her happy place where she found peace in watching the waves crash. She also simply loved being with people. She gained joy through seeing others experience joy. In her final days, she reminded us that we always had fun. We challenge each of you to find the joy and fun in the simplicity of each day.

Jeanette leaves behind a legacy. Remaining to ensure this legacy lives on are her children Matthew Gumbel and Megan Gumbel; her brother Frank Vetter Jr (Sue); sisters Donna Boesche and Pam Friedline (Karl); lifelong friends Carla Mathison and Kay Green; several nieces and nephews and endless friends and former students.

Preceding Jeanette in death were her husband Thomas Gumbel; parents Frank Sr and Doris Ann Vetter; in-laws John and Loretta Gumbel; sister Sandra Gatten; brother-in-law Ralph Boesche; second daughter Nancy Green and many loving fur babies.

Please join us to rejoice and celebrate Jeanette’s life. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, in Noblesville. An additional visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with funeral services at 11:00 am, on Friday, April 4, 2025 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville. We encourage you to honor Jeanette by wearing your favorite tie dye or sports team gear.

The family would like to express gratitude to the teams at Bloom at North Willow and St Croix Hospice for their compassion, kindness, professionalism and displays of heart.

The family requests that donations be made to the Lawrence Township School Foundation (LTSF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the educational experience and success of all Lawrence Township students and educators. Contributions in memory of Jeanette Gumbel will go toward a fund in her name to support Lawrence Township students. Checks can be made payable to LTSF and mailed to 6501 Sunnyside Road, Indianapolis, IN 46236, with 'Memorial Gift for Jeanette Gumbel' in the memo line. Donations can also be made online at (msdltf.org/how-to-help/donate-now.html).

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