William Charles Gotschall

GOTSCHALL William Charles Gotschall, age 88, of Whitehall, Ohio, passed away Wednesday morning the 3rd of May. He was born in Millersport, Ohio to Phillip Manley and Flora Gotschall, both deceased. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, the former Rhea Clark; son and daughter-in-law, William C. Jr. and Frances (Campbell) Gotschall, Chattanooga, Tennessee; grandson, Mark Gotschall and wife, Nicki of Louisville, Kentucky; granddaughter, Laura Gotschall of Chattanooga, Tennessee; sister-in-laws, Ruth Gotschall of Hebron, Ohio, Lil Gotschall of Charleston, South Carolina, Cleta Finley of Columbus; brother-in-law, Louis Clark of Columbus; and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers Richard and John Gotschall, step-mother Ethel Gotschall and great-grandson Bryce William Gotschall, preceded him in death. He was a member of Gender Road Christian Church and the Golden Leaf Society. He retired as a Chief Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force after 30 years of active military duty. He belonged to the Air Force Sergeant's Association, Non-Commissioned Officers Association, Air Force Security Police Association and the Moroccan Reunion Association. He was a member of the 505th RCT "C" Company, 82nd Airborne Division (World War II). Bill was an avid oil-painter specializing in European castles. He loved to paint and he loved his country. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., where service will be Saturday 10 a.m. Pastor Kay McGlinchey officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gender Road Christian Church. www.evansfuneralhome.net.