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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Merle E. Gothard
Merle E.
Gothard
Jul 29, 1938 — Mar 9, 2016
Stockton
Merle E. Gothard's Obituary
Merle E. Gothard,
age 77 of Stockton, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI. He was born July 29, 1938 in Mt. Carroll, IL; the son of the late Maynard and Ethel (Katzenberger) Gothard. He was a 1956 graduate of Stockton High School. Merle was a Veteran and had served in Germany for the United States Army.
On February 15, 1974, he married Sharon Atz in Elizabeth, IL. He retired from Dura Automotive after 26 years of service. Merle enjoyed vacationing in Tennessee and watching sports, especially NASCAR. He also enjoyed showing livestock at fairs and his pride was his Black Angus. He was a member of the American Legion of Stockton and a lifetime member of the Freeport VFW.
Merle is survived by his wife, Sharon Gothard of Stockton; son, Michael (Karen) Gothard of Richmond, VA and grandchildren Emily & Christopher; son-in-law, Len Weiler of Sartell, MN and grandchildren, Zoe & Zach; and sisters, Marilyn (Sonny) Yenney of Mt. Carroll, IL and Julia Stewart of Plainfield, IL. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Michelle; and infant daughter, Angela.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton. There will be a visitation before the service beginning at 12:00 pm. Interment will take place at the Woodbine Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the American Legion and Wesley United Church.
On February 15, 1974, he married Sharon Atz in Elizabeth, IL. He retired from Dura Automotive after 26 years of service. Merle enjoyed vacationing in Tennessee and watching sports, especially NASCAR. He also enjoyed showing livestock at fairs and his pride was his Black Angus. He was a member of the American Legion of Stockton and a lifetime member of the Freeport VFW.
Merle is survived by his wife, Sharon Gothard of Stockton; son, Michael (Karen) Gothard of Richmond, VA and grandchildren Emily & Christopher; son-in-law, Len Weiler of Sartell, MN and grandchildren, Zoe & Zach; and sisters, Marilyn (Sonny) Yenney of Mt. Carroll, IL and Julia Stewart of Plainfield, IL. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Michelle; and infant daughter, Angela.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton. There will be a visitation before the service beginning at 12:00 pm. Interment will take place at the Woodbine Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the American Legion and Wesley United Church.
Funeral Services for Merle E. Gothard
Memorial Service
March
30
Wednesday
Hermann Funeral Home - Stockton
Starts at 2:00 pm
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