Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Ballwin, Missouri
Nov 30, 1933 – Sep 2, 2020 (Age 86)
Wayne Raymond George Gottschall, passed away in the comfort of his own home surrounded by the love of his family on September 2, 2020, at the age of 86.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce LaVerne Gottschall in 2002. He is survived by his children Walter Louis Gottschall, Susan Luella Gottschall and Wayne “Matthew” Gottschall; grandsons Alexander Matthew Gottschall and Andrew Michael Gottschall; and brother Glenn John Gottschall.
Wayne was born at home in Choteau Township, Illinois on November 30, 1933, to father Otto Carl Gottschall and mother Alice N. Nollman Gottschall-Reiter. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in St. Louis in 1952, served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1956-1958, was a distinguished professional land surveyor of more than 50 years and the proud owner of Metron Surveying Co. from 1972 until 2014. Wayne was a Freemason and Shriner and devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Services: A visitation is planned for September 8, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel at 5200 Lucas and Hunt Road, Jennings, Missouri. The funeral service will commence at 11 a.m. immediately followed by a brief graveside service. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so can make donations in Wayne’s name to the Shriners Hospitals for Children or the Alzheimer’s Association. A service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
Wayne was one of my best teacher's in life...I miss his "you have to hang your hat on something" philosophy. He treated good with goodness, very wise indeed.
David Werner
January 29, 2023 | Wildwood, MO | Significant_other
Susan, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Although I never met him, I'm sure he was a wonderful and kind person as you are.
Sarah Schaefer
September 09, 2020 | St. Louis, MO | Friend
My sympathy and condolences to the Gottschall family. I’ll always remember his kindness and friendship to our family, filming Sunday church and supporting my father in his 50th-year Mason ceremony. May your grief pass quickly and your joyful memories last forever.
Jeanne Holder
September 09, 2020 | Saint Louis, MO | Friend
Brothers at play
Susan, Wally and Matt - Maureen and I were saddened to hear the news that Uncle Wayne had passed and wish you our sincerest thoughts and prayers. Although we were far apart, I always felt a genuine sense of love from from your dad and will miss his stories about St. Louis, the family farm and his love of the Cardinals. I hope this photo of our dads being silly on the California coast brings you some cheer. Peace be with you! Mike
Mike Gottschall
September 08, 2020 | Petaluma, CA | Family
Uncle Wayne was a kind, caring and fun person. He will greatly be missed.
Sandy Licavoli
September 08, 2020 | St Louis, MO | Family
Susan I'm very sorry for the loss of your father a few times I met him the world is just lost a great person
Tom Lieberman
September 08, 2020 | St Louis, MO | Friend
I am so very saddened, and sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. He was a gentle spirit, and kind , and caring man. You all have my sympathy, and condolences.
JULIA hornberger
September 07, 2020 | MO
A wonderful person who I wish I had the opportunity to know better.
John Licavoli
September 07, 2020 | St.Louis, MO | Family
Wayne was a good man who will be missed by all. It was an honor to know him. My deepest condolences to the family.
Penny Isenmann
September 07, 2020 | Saint Louis, MO