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Jesse Goswick Obituary
Jesse J. Goswick
August 26, 1950 - March 12, 2024
Jesse J. Goswick, 73, of Rock Island, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at UnityPoint - Trinity, Rock Island.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Moline Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made in Jesse's name to QC Paws; or St Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Jesse was born August 26, 1950, in Moline, to Charles M. Jr and Madelyn (Rigley) Goswick. He graduated from Moline High School in 1969. Jesse married Debra Hunt on September 20, 1980, in Aledo, IL. He worked in the warehouse at Mutual Wheel Company, retiring in 2013.
Jesse held many offices and was heavily involved in the Moline Jaycees. He was honored to be awarded a Senatorship in recognition of his dedication and leadership within the Jaycees.
Jesse had been a bowler for 63 years from 1960 to 2023. He was a member of the Greater Rock Island County USBC (United States Bowling Congress) where he was inducted into their Hall of Fame. Jesse was very proud of his recorded four perfect 300 games. He was an avid lover of sports. Jesse's favorite teams to watch and cheer on were the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves, Boston Celtics, and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Debbie, Rock Island; daughter, Rachel (Nathan) Hazen, Fairfax, IA; granddaughter, Natalie Hazen; granddogs, Ruger and Benelli; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother; younger brother, Tony; and younger sister, Jean.
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Memories and Condolences
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Brenda
March 18, 2024
I will miss Jesse's wonderful personality at the bowling alley. He always made a person smile. He had such a big heart and kind word for everyone.
Steve Servison
March 17, 2024
Thanks for all the memories bowling with you.
Steve and Joyce Servison
Cindi Shake
March 16, 2024
I´m so sorry Debbie. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rich Edwards
March 16, 2024
I used to play catcher for Logan Elementary and Calvin Coolidge Jr, High in the 60´s.
I remember Mr. Goswick umpiring our games.
Of course as a young kid I didn´t appreciate him as much as I should have. It wasn´t until I was as an adult that I realized how lucky we were to have Jesse.
As I observed the umpires working my children´s games I noticed they didn´t have the same passion that Jesse had.
From that day forward I always had respect for Jesse.
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Mar
18
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home - Rock Island3030 - 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
Mar
19
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home - Rock Island3030 - 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
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