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John Gottschalk Obituary
June 12, 1943 - November 3, 2024
Former Omaha World Herald publisher and CEO, John Gottschalk, was laid to rest in a private family funeral at Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler Mortuary. John is survived by his high-school sweetheart and wife, Carmen; daughters, Jodi and Christina (Steve); grandchildren: Austin, Cora, Lulu, and Grady; brother, Michael (Wanda) and sister, Lynn (Dana). John's contributions to the community were numerous and widely documented. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, well-wishers contribute to a charity of their choosing, in honor of his legacy.
HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK-CUTLER
West Center Chapel, 7805 W. Center Rd.
402-391-3900 | www.heafeyheafey.com
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Paul Hammel
November 13, 2024
I'll always admire John for donating to a sculpture project at the John Neihardt Center. He had many bigger projects on his plate, but was willing to consider how such a project could help a small town. His legacy will live on in the many projects he made happen. Restoring the baseball field in his hometown of Rushville was among many.
marsha martis-polak
November 10, 2024
i worked at the OWH for many years and have fond memories of conversations with Mr. G. He even spoke to my husbands 6th grade class. Mike and Marsha Polak
Jean Chalupsky
November 10, 2024
I worked with John at OWH for many years. He always had a smile. My prayers are for John and his family. I will remember him always as a guiding force in my career path.
Beverly Donaldson
November 10, 2024
Sympathy to the family.
We had many great times with John and Carmen over the years.
Bill and Beverly Donaldson
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