William Marion Gotchall

William Marion Gotchall, 79, of McCook, NE, passed away on February 19th, 2022, at his home in McCook, NE after a recent diagnosis of advanced cancer. William (Bill) was born on May 22, 1942, to the late Marion and Norma (Struthers) Gotchall. He was born in Grants Pass, Oregon, moved to the family farm north of Lebanon in 1947 and graduated from Lebanon High School in 1960. Bill was a veteran of the Vietnam war, serving active duty in the US Army from 1964 to 1966. After completing his service, he moved back to McCook NE and earned his Associates degree in animal husbandry from McCook Community College. He met Sandra Wilhelm, fell in love, and they married on January 25, 1969. In 1977 they moved their family to Lebanon, NE and lived there for many years while he managed the Lebanon Co-op and raised their two children, Jason and Kristyl. Bill was a strong, committed father who was determined to do his best for his kids. Bill and Sandra moved to Wallace, NE and then Oberlin, KS. after the kids left home. They moved to McCook in 2015 and lived there until the time of his passing. Bill loved the outdoors and spent his spare time fishing, boating, and hunting. His dream was to travel the country in an RV after retirement, which he was able to do for a few years. He lovingly cared for Sandra for years after she was diagnosed with Parkinsons disease and eventually lost the ability to walk. It has been an inspiration to his family and close friends to see the dedication and love between them. Bill is survived by his wife Sandra; their two children, Jason and wife Jennifer Gotchall of Roseville, CA, and Kristyl Karg of San Ramon, CA; five grandchildren, Haley, Reese, Kamryn and Kaden Gotchall and Averi Karg; two sisters, Roberta Blake and husband Dale of Danbury, NE, and Claudia Stanton and husband Dick of Cambridge, NE; sister-in-law Ann Doyle and husband Ed of McCook, NE; honorary daughter Jody Bennett and husband Tom; and many friends and relatives. He was predeceased by his parents, Marion and Norma; son-in-law, Jason Karg; wifes parents Don and Beth Wilhelm; brother-in-law Les Wilhelm and Lee Wilhelm. Memorial services will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 3,2022, at Herrmann-Jones Memorial Chapel in McCook. A private family inurnment will take place at a future date. Friends may leave on-line condolences at herrmannfh.com. Memorials may be left in Bills name at the Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements Memorial Service Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel Thursday, March 3, 2022 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 607 Norris Avenue McCook, Nebraska 69001

Family will have a reception at the Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel following the memorial services.