Richard “Dick” Gosz, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at home. Dick was born on March 15, 1947 to Clarence and Helen (VanDerlois) Gosz in Appleton. On May 14, 1976, he was married to Mona Pingel at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. He was a veteran having served the US Army in…
Continue ReadingRichard “Dick” Gosz, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at home.
Dick was born on March 15, 1947 to Clarence and Helen (VanDerlois) Gosz in Appleton. On May 14, 1976, he was married to Mona Pingel at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. He was a veteran having served the US Army in Vietnam. He worked at Miron construction for over 40 years. Dick had a passion for cars and he enjoyed attending local car shows. He drove race car #66 at the Wisconsin International Raceway when he was younger. He was a member of the Corvette Club. His greatest love was his grandchildren and the times they spent together will always be treasured. He also enjoyed going out to lunch with his close friends. Dick was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.
Richard is survived by his daughter, Andrea (Danny) Ratliff; his three grandchildren, Cloey, Mason, and Brigham Ratliff; three brothers; Jerry (Annabelle) Gosz, Mike (Linda) Gosz, Jeff (Joan) Gosz, three sisters; Barbara (Randy) Ulrich, Carol (Brad) Brittain, Mary Kay (Bruce) Kettner, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Mona, and a brother James Paul Gosz.
The funeral liturgy for Richard will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 17, 2013, at ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1810 N. McDonald Street, Appleton, with Fr. Gerald Falk officiating. Friends may call on Monday at the church from 9:0 0 a.m. until the time of the mass. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Appleton.
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Dave Richter
left a message on June 17, 2013:
Andrea You have my deepest condolences. I am sure going to miss him. We spent most Saturdays at Valley Corvette since he helped build the interior of the building over 20 years ago, and our many lunches since retiring will be missed. You can take comfort that he was respected and will be missed by many. I know that you and his Grand kids were his great joy as he talked about you and the kids frequently.
Linda Leicht
left a message on June 17, 2013:
Andrea, you have our deepest sympathy, we were so saddened to hear of your father's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts at this difficult time. Linda, Ben, and Courtney Geyer
Charlie Thomas and Gwen Tatera
left a message on June 17, 2013:
Dear family of Dick, We have been friends with Dick for many years. Every time we saw him, he shared his amazing sense of humor and his kind compassion. He was truly a blessing in our lives and we will miss him forever. Gwen and Charlie
Gary Hopfensperger
left a message on June 16, 2013:
I went to grade school at St Therese with Dick and would see and talk to him at the Appleton Car Show. He was always a nice kid and very well liked as an adult and will be greatly missed by his family and all of us who had the pleasure to know him!!!!
Randy Fischer
left a message on June 16, 2013:
Andrea
I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. And so soon after your mother. May God's grace be with you during this time of grief.
Randy Fischer
Rusch genealogist and 4th cousin to your mother.
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Dave Richter
left a message on June 17, 2013:
Andrea You have my deepest condolences. I am sure going to miss him. We spent most Saturdays at Valley Corvette since he helped build the interior of the building over 20 years ago, and our many lunches since retiring will be missed. You can take comfort that he was respected and will be missed by many. I know that you and his Grand kids were his great joy as he talked about you and the kids frequently.
Linda Leicht
left a message on June 17, 2013:
Andrea, you have our deepest sympathy, we were so saddened to hear of your father's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts at this difficult time. Linda, Ben, and Courtney Geyer
Charlie Thomas and Gwen Tatera
left a message on June 17, 2013:
Dear family of Dick, We have been friends with Dick for many years. Every time we saw him, he shared his amazing sense of humor and his kind compassion. He was truly a blessing in our lives and we will miss him forever. Gwen and Charlie
Gary Hopfensperger
left a message on June 16, 2013:
I went to grade school at St Therese with Dick and would see and talk to him at the Appleton Car Show. He was always a nice kid and very well liked as an adult and will be greatly missed by his family and all of us who had the pleasure to know him!!!!
Randy Fischer
left a message on June 16, 2013:
Andrea
I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. And so soon after your mother. May God's grace be with you during this time of grief.
Randy Fischer
Rusch genealogist and 4th cousin to your mother.
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