William (Bill) O. Gotschall

William "Bill" O. Gotschall, 83, passed away Monday, June 27, 2016 at Kingston Residence in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Bill graduated from North Side High School and earned his bachelors in electrical engineering from Purdue University. He was a Vietnam War Era Army Veteran. Bill worked with Magnavox for 25 years, retiring in 1993. He was a member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church. Bill's passion was singing. He was active in the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus for over 30 years. He also sang in the groups: Lutheran Men of Song, and Maennerchor Chor. Bill enjoyed volunteering at the Lincoln Museum and also enjoyed hiking, walking, and coin collecting. Surviving are his wife, Christel (Lakowitz) Gotschall of Fort Wayne, son Patrick Gotschall of Chicago, IL, daughter Katrina (Mike) Sheets of Fort Wayne, grandchildren Michaela, Maygan, Monika, Kyle, Kaleb, and Karsten Sheets, and sister Kathryn Joan Gotschall of Fort Wayne. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Katherine Gotschall. Service is 10:30 am, Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 1819 Reservation Dr. with calling one hour prior. Calling at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue Friday, July 1, 2016, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.