Joel was born to Marvin and Connie (Hummel) Marreel on October 3, 1967 in Fremont NE. Joel attended school at Hooper Elementary and Logan View high school where he graduated in 1986. During his high school years he worked at Hoegemeyer Hybrids and helped his dad with the auctioneer business, Marv Marreel & Associates, which later became Marreel & Associates.
Immediately following graduation, Joel attended South East Community College in Milford where he studied auto mechanics and graduated in 1988. On February 20, 1988 Joel married Tammi (Uhing) Marreel. They welcomed two children, Joshua Marvin and Abigale Katerine. Joel's first job after college graduation was a mechanic at Sid Dillon Chevrolet in Fremont. After his Dad's passing in 1994 Joel had the opportunity to do his true passion and took over the auction business located in Hooper. Joel received his real estate license and formed Timber Creek Properties with Lonny Niewohner. Following his love for auctioneering, it lead him to jobs at Taylor & Martin out of Fremont NE, Big Iron located in St. Edward NE, and the job that he absolutely loved, Vancer in Lincoln NE. But, his most honorable and loved job was being a grandpa aka ''Papa'' to his 4 grandchildren.
Joel was a past EMT/fireman for the Hooper Volunteer Fire Dept,, member/past president of the Dodge County fair board, Nebraska Auctioneers Assoc. (where he was a top 10 finalist in a bid calling contest in 1998), Hooper Masonic Lodge #72 AF & AM, Friendship Chapter #122 Order of the Eastern Star, and an organization his son Josh helped create, Miles For Heroes Inc.
Joel loved deer hunting every year with Chris, Mike and Josh. Every summer was spent camping, especially at his own campground while catching fish and enjoying a campfire. An annual motorcycle trip with dear friends was usually a summer highlight. Florida trips to DisneyWorld with Tammi were always special times, and if the kids and grandkids were lucky, they were asked to come along! His greatest hobby was working on old vehicles, especially his 1972 Chevrolet C10.
Joel is survived by:
His wife - Tammi of 37 years
Son - Josh (Miranda) Marreel and grandchildren Fallon and Waylon of Waterloo IL
Daughter - Abi Marreel and grandchildren Harper and Preslee of Blair
Parents - Connie and Don Havekost of Hooper
Sister - Jill (Bart) Woodward of Minden, Ne
Father-in-law - Mike Uhing
Brothers-in-law - Brad (Carrie) Uhing and David (Alisa) Uhing
Sister-in-law - Christina (Scott Westerhout) Uhing
Many nieces and nephews
Joel was preceded in death by his father, Marvin in 1994 and mother-in-law Kathy Uhing.
Memorials may be directed to the family for a future scholarship fund to be designated for a student enrolling into a trade school
Visitation will be Thursday, May 22 with the family present from 5pm to 8pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper. The funeral will be 10:01am, Friday, May 23, 2025 also at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Burial will be at a later date. Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(4)
Janis K Poppe
Scribner, NE Friday, May 23, 2025 Tammi, Josh, Jill and families, I am so very sorry for your loss of Joel. I have many memories of him over the years. My love and prayers are with all of you.Let your memories bring you smiles, your family and friends give to comfort and God grant you peace.
Blessings to each of you, Janis Poppe
Roger Filter
LaVista, NE Friday, May 23, 2025 Tami, Josh, and Abi I am so sorry for your loss. I'm glad I got to know Joel. In the short time I have known him I got to see what a good man he was. I saw how passionate he was about his family, his work, and MFH. He touched many lives and we are better for it. You are family and know that I will always be there for you.RIP Brother we will take it from here.
Hope
Grenta, NE Monday, May 19, 2025 Hello Marreel family members . Sorry about your loss for a wonderful husband, dad and friends to many people. I always remember Joel Marreel as very helpful man. He was on most calls for my mom Linda Heller Frey when I hope called HVFD out to the Frey house. Then every time I saw would always speak to meJanis Dallman
FREMONT, NE Monday, May 19, 2025 I am so sorry for your loss! Please know my thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. What a tragedy.