George Bright Gotschalk Sr.

GOTSCHALK, George Bright Sr., 78, of Glen Allen, passed from this life October 23, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Felix and Margaret Gotschalk; as well as his brother, Felix "Jake"; and his sister, Peggy Bass. He lived life to the fullest, working for Virginia Power and Electrical Equipment before his retirement and working at the Hollows Golf Course after his retirement. He was formerly the President of Tuckahoe Little League in its early years. He was a member and servant of the Mount Vernon Baptist Church. He lived his life as he wanted, enjoying all phases in different ways and taking advantage of his God-given opportunities. He is survived by his wife, Mary Worsham Gotschalk; his son, George; his daughter-in-law, Martha; his grandson, David; sisters-in-law, Cora O'Bryant and Ruby Shumaker; and brother-in-law, Jim Worsham. He is also survived by his brothers, Ronnie (Shirley) and John Gotschalk; and his sisters, Beverly Wash, Gretchen Hensley (Curley), and Judy Stacy. He will be missed by his family but he is at peace in heaven. A memorial celebration of his life will be held 11 a.m. Monday, October 27, at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mount Vernon Baptist Church Building Fund, 11220 Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, Va. 23059.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.