Raymond Fredrick Gose

Raymond Fredrick Gose, 77 of Oshkosh, died peacefully in God's embrace, November 11, 2013 at Prairie Home Eldercare in Menasha Raymond was born, April 24, 1936 in Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin. Born the Son of the late Pastor Roy and Esther Gose, with three siblings Lois, Esther (Mitz), and Margaret. He served eight years in the Air force being honorably discharged. He married his beloved Jeanette, September 28, 1968. In the 1970's he graduated from UW Oshkosh with a teaching degree. Owned a family run bar and restaurant. Raymond was a no-nonsense, caring person, willing to help anyone regardless the circumstances. He demonstrated this while serving 12 years as A Winnebago County Board Supervisor, Foster Parent, and teacher/substitute for several area school districts. His longest place of employment was SNC Manufacturing, where he retired. Dad enjoyed reading bocks, crossword puzzles watching baseball, debating or arguing an important issue (that is how he got his nickname "Preacher"), and telling a good joke. There are not many like Ray anymore. We will miss him dearly. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, and his granddaughter Kara Gose. He is survived by six sons, Roy Gose, Gary Gose, Joe Gose of Oshkosh; Jim (Sheri) Gose of New London; Tim Gose of Appleton; and Larry (Mary) Gose of Kimberly; one daughter Sue (Greg) Hewitt of Plant City, Fl. Seven grandchildren, Greg (Dashia) Hewitt, Michelle (Ron) Chipman of Tampa Bay, FL; Windy (Steve) Swartz, Joe Gose of Oshkosh; Kristi Gose of New London; Cailin Gose and Kinsley Gose of Appleton; seven great grandchildren; Desiree Hewitt, Nichole Hewitt, Michael Chipman, Nicolas Chipman, and Jason Chipman of Tampa Bay, FL; Taren Gose of New London; and Emma Swartz of Oshkosh. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 15th from 5 to 7pm at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Homes- Westside. The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 16th at Konrad-Behlman Funeral home-Westside (Corner of Witzel & Lake Pointe Dr.) with an hour of visitation prior to the service.

Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home - Westside



100 Lake Pointe Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

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5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.



Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home - Westside



100 Lake Pointe Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

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10:00 a.m.-service



Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home - Westside



100 Lake Pointe Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

00:00.0
11:00 p.m.



Lake View Memorial Park



2786 Algoma Bvld.
Oshkosh
WI
54901