Mr. Joseph Franklin Goucher

Goucher, Joseph Franklin, 65, of Lincoln, passed away Thursday (10-21-10). He was born on February 27, 1945 to Ed & Laura (Pebley) Goucher in Lincoln, Nebraska. Joe had many careers but the job he loved most was being a US Marine. He fought two tours of duty in Vietnam as a chemical specialist earning a Purple Heart. He enjoyed sitting on the veranda drinking his morning coffee with Charlie & watching the birds & squirrels play in the yard. Survivors: Wife: Charlene Bady, Lincoln Son: Kenneth Goucher, Lincoln Daughters & Sons-in-law: Joey Eden, McKinney, Texas Nettie & Kevin Neujahr, Lincoln Alisa & Christopher Austin, Lincoln 9 Grandchildren 6 Great Grandchildren Animal Children: Samuel Adams Goucher (Basenji) M Shay Goucher (Black Lab) Sisters-in-law & Spouse: Jeannie & Stanley Snow, Greeley, Colorado Cousin & Spouse: Jerry & Larissa Stratton, Gulf Shores, Alabama Nephews & Spouses: Timothy Stratton & Merrie Hart, Woodland Hills, California Jerry II & Monique Stratton, Long Beach, California Nikita Pronin, Gulf Shores, Alabama Services: A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:30pm on Tuesday (10-26-10) at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th Street. Dress as you feel comfortable. Joe’s wishes were cremation. Memorials In Lieu of Flowers: Capital Humane Society 2320 Park Blvd Lincoln, NE 68502 Online condolences at www.lincolnfh.com