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John David Reidelbach, cherished husband, loving father, loyal friend to many, and devoted servant of the Lord peacefully passed away on August 29, 2025, at the age of 50. John was a Munster high school graduate. After high school, he graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and later received his MBA from the University of Phoenix. In 2002, he married the love of his life, Melissa (Lakomek) Reidelbach. Together they built a beautiful life filled with faith, love, laughter, and unwavering support for one another.
A proud father, John, leaves behind his four children, Alex, Lucas, Joshuah, and Madelyn Reidelbach, who brought him immense pride and joy. John is survived by his parents Mary (Nick) Paunovich, Carl (Lisa) Lakomek, and late John (Jack) Reidelbach Sr. His brothers Adam (Jessica) Blossom, John (Liza) Neely, and late brother Joe Reidelbach. Sisters Jill (Jim) Basil, and Lindsey Reidelbach. Nieces and nephews, AJ Blossom, Mikey, Juliet Neely, Bailey, Addyson Reidelbach, Jacob, and Julia Basil.
He was known for his immeasurable joy and patience, his dedicated work ethic, and his insatiable love for desserts. John was an avid runner, worked as a strategic account manager, loved hiking and traveling, serving on the tech team at church or leading/participating in small group Bible studies. He loved the game of chess, solving Rubix cubes, putting puzzles together, playing Candy Crush, and competing with his children in Pinewood Derby races. He was a loyal fan to the Chicago Cubs, Purdue Basketball, WWE, and Pearl Jam. His legacy is one of integrity, resilience, and love. John’s kindness, generosity, and love for his family and friends will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him. John’s gentle spirit and steady presence will be deeply missed.
The visitation will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025 from 4-8 pm at Bethel Church Crown Point. The funeral will be held Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10am at Bethel Church Crown Point. Interment will be held at Calumet Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions for the care and education of the children are welcome. Please see link below:
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I’m so lucky to have met John and Melissa ❣️they both are the most kind and loving people I’ve ever met! John was always ready to engage in conversation and sharing stories with me every two weeks when I seen him ! I’m gonna miss those times 💔 John was always very kind and had a great laugh and smile ! My heart is just broken knowing I’m no longer going to have theses times 😥Rest easy my friend! God bless Melissa and the kids ! Love you all ! I’m broken for you all 💔
Such a loss of a good young man gives us pause, but there’s no delay in remembering John as one of the nicest guys in school. Prayers for him and family & friends in their time of mourning. May God’s light shine on him always!
My deepest sincere condolences. I will always remember the love he shared with Melissa when they came to visit & the beautiful life they shared together with their family. What a wonderful husband, father & man of God. He will be waiting for all of you, with open arms, with our Lord. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
John and I have had to the pleasure to work together occasionally. He was a very generous person and was very proud of his family. A good man. I am deeply sorry to hear this news. My sincere condolences to Mrs. Reidelbach and their children. I am praying for John, Mrs. Reidelbach and his children in this very difficult time.
John was a friend and mentor for so many years.
Melissa, Alex, Lucas, Joshua, and Madelyn, my sincere condolences for your loss. I worked with John at SANS Institute and he was a wonderful co-worker – kind, smart, upbeat. John, you and all he loved are in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest condolences to the family, and especially to Mary, with whom I used to work. My daughter, who was a classmate of John’s, brought this to my attention. I cannot fathom the depth of your grief and can only say that I will hold you in my heart. I wish you peace in your mourning.
Melissia, my deepest condolences to you and the family. I was John Reidelbach administrator assistant while working at Emerson from the start of his employment to finish. It was always a pleasure collaborating with professionals as with John. John received recognition for his collaborative efforts within the organization. He was known for his kindness and is remembered with respect.
Just learned of John’s passing and am deeply saddened. I worked with John on many projects over a multi year period when he was with Emerson. A wonderful person and someone who made the people around him better. In business you meet and work with many people, and a few you are lucky to consider a friend and more than just a business person; that is how I thought of John. He is gone way too soon.