Teresa Gotschall

Teresa Gotschall, 64, passed away on March 29, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she was born. Teresa graduated from Paul Harding High School and spent many years enjoying her work for Wells Fargo Bank. She loved nature and could often be found spending time in her flowerbed, gardening, and taking care of all kinds of plants and flowers and spending time with her beloved dogs over the years. One of her favorite places to be was Silver Beach at St. Joseph, Michigan, watching the colorful sunset over the water. Above all, she deeply loved her family and found much joy spending time with those she loved, including her wonderful grandchildren. She will be missed by all of her family and friends. Teresa is survived by her husband of 40 years, Thomas Gotschall; children, Jordan (Meghan) Gotschall, and Alicia (Adam) Forester; four grandchildren, William Gotschall, Charles Gotschall, Brody Forester and Finley Forester; many nieces and nephews; and brothers, Michael (Sheri) Diedrich, Clark Diedrich, and Raymond (Jacqueline) Diedrich. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Audrey Diedrich. A public visitation will take place at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services (6557 N. Clinton Street) from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, April 4, 2025. A funeral service will be the following day on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 11:00 am at Fairhaven Funeral Home, with calling from 10:00 am until the service. A burial will take place following the service at Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com