Rev. Richard John Gotsch

Gotsch family, Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Our hearts and prayers are with the entire Gotsch family.
Will very much love,
Lisa and Ella Kraynak

So very sad to hear about the passing of an amazing man. Pastor Gotsch was there for my first communion, confirmation, my wedding and the baptism of my first son. It was an honor to have such an amazing man in my life. Prayers for his family. He will be missed.

Peter, Jana, and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in God's love and blessings.

We were so deeply sorry to hear of Pastor Gotsch's passing away. We remember him as one of the kindest and thoughtful person. We greatly admired him.

So very sorry to hear the news about Pastor Gotch. He was a neighbor of my parents Dagney and Chester on 2A and was a tremendous source of comfort to our family during some very difficult times. We will never forget his kindness and strength and are so grateful for having known him. With deepest sympathy

Pastor Gotsch was part of our family for over 50 years, ministering to all of us through some very difficult times and celebrating with us during the good times. His wisdom, strength & faith will be sorely missed. Our deepest sympathies & prayers go out to Pastor's wonderful family.

I am so saddened by your loss. Love and sympathies to the entire Gotsch family.

Pastor Gotsch was a neighbor of my mother a few years ago on 2A. I will remember him as a kind and engaging man. My sincere condolences to all of you. May he rest in peace.

Your brothers and sisters in Christ at St. Andrew-Rockton are lifting all of you in prayer. God's strength and peace to you all. Memory Eternal.

Reverend Scott E. Herbert - Pastor
St. Andrew Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rockton, Illinois

Peace to him and his family ?

Pastor Gotsch was an incredible man with a bright white light surrounding him, his family, and his congregation. He was an amazing and tireless shepherd to his flock. My condolences to the family. With love and fond memories always.

Pastor Gotsch was the person who brought me back to church. I will always be grateful for that.He was one of the nicest men I ever knew. RIP

My thoughts and prayers are with Peter, Jana, Olivia and Thomas, as well as the whole Gotsch family. I know Peter and his immediate family through our many years together in the Northshore Concert Band. Wonderful people like Peter don't just happen, they are made, and I'm sure his father Richard had much to do with that. Losing a parent is always a profound loss. I'm grateful to hear Rev. Dr. Gotsch died peacefully and wish that brings some measure of solace to the family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers in this time of grief.

Peter and Family: The news about your father's death is sad news indeed! Although I did not know him, I am sure, given the example of his son, that he was a model of generosity and intelligence. Please accept my sympathy at this difficult time.

Regards,

Joe Schorer

Pastor Gotsch was a wonderful Pastor and will be missed

Unfortunately, I never had the chance to meet Rev. Dr. Richard Gotsch, but it sounds like was a dedicated pastor and an excellent person.

I have been very fortunate to work with his son, Peter. Peter is fantastic to work with and he has many great qualities that I am sure were learned from his father. Specifically, he is intelligent, funny, respectful, approachable, honest, hardworking, unassuming and a great person to be around.

The entire Gotsch family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope everyone has time in the next few days to remind themselves of all the good times they shared with Richard. Good luck with the mending process.