Joe was born on October 8, 1945 to Earl and Dorothy Rembolt of Grand Island, NE, where he was raised.
He was a lover of music, especially classic rock. In his youth, Joe was active in musicals and played the organ. Joe attended the University of Nebraska, Lincoln and was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He continued to be an enthusiastic Nebraska Cornhusker football fan for the rest of his life.
Following college, Joe moved to Kansas City, MO, and worked as a certified medical assistant at the Jackson County Jail for more than 20 years. He was a member and deacon at Northminster Presbyterian Church of Kansas City and a member of the North Star Club at Tri-County Mental Health Center. Joe became a speaker for The Respect Institute of Missouri with a mission of educating others about reducing the stigma of mental illness, which he battled throughout his entire life. Joe was most known for being a proud dad and grandpa of his children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his sisters, Sally (Bernie) Jezak of Kansas City, MO and Rogene (Gordon) Bainbridge of Grand Island, NE; brother, Jim (Marilyn) Rembolt of Lincoln, NE; son, Casey (Samantha) Rembolt and their two children, Sophie and Skyler of Kansas City, MO; daughter, Kristin (Grant) Smith and their two children, Asher and Karlie of Blue Springs, MO; as well as many other relatives.
Donations can be made out to:
Missouri Mental Health Foundation
In Memory of Joseph L. Rembolt
221 Metro Drive, Suite C
Jefferson City, MO 65109
If individuals would like to donate on-line, that option is also available:
Go to: http://www.missourimhf.org/ then click on “Donate” in the upper right corner.
