Charles D. Gocha

Gocha, Charles D. Age 51, of Manitowoc, died Sunday, March 4, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born in Texas on January 21, 1956, son of the late Leslie and Geraldine (Betty) Harr Gocha. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1973 to 1976. Charles is survived by seven children, Troy Gocha (Angie Kolden), MN, Jesse Gocha, MN, Natalie Gocha, Newton, Chet Gocha, MN, Misty Rose Gocha, MN, Robert (Amber) Lorona, Milwaukee and Bill Hook, Sheboygan; special friend, Tina Neumann, Manitowoc; son-in-law, Lucas Reiss, Kiel; mother of his children, Jan Jensen, WI; nine grandchildren, Kayla and Julie Rose Gocha; Alivia Denise and Charlie Dallas Gocha; Jayden, Dallas and Angelina Lorona; Brandon and Savannah Hook; one brother, Gerald Henderson, Newburg; five sisters, Gloria (Cody) West, TX, Louise (Tony) Maples, TX, Margaret (Joseph) Schrank, Milwaukee, Mary (Thomas) Heitzenrater, Milwaukee, Patricia (Andy) Meier, Newburg. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Kyle Gocha and one brother, Leslie Gocha. A remembrance of Charles' life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 10, 2007, at the Smiling Moose, 713 Hwy 42, Osman. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his name. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the Gocha family.