John R. Gotch

John R. Gotch, age 68 of Canton, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011 at St. Luke Lutheran Home. He was born on August 2, 1943 in Streator, IL the son of the late Andrew and Lena (Dzuris) Gotch. John was a 1961 graduate of Streator High School. Upon graduation from high school, John attended Illinois State University, then Illinois Normal, and graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in radio and television communications. He was a United States veteran serving in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. John worked for Diebold as a Director of Human Resources for 18 years before retiring in 2003, Following his retirement he went on to work for ServePro of N. Canton. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church where he served as president of the congregation, was a Sunday School teacher and sang in the choir. He was a dedicated Cubs and Bears fan. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Lou Ann (Meyer) Gotch with whom he married on October 7, 1967; his son, Andrew J. (Rae Ann) Gotch of Stewartville, MN; his grandson, Drake D. Gotch; his brother, Roger (Gail) Gotch of Racine, WI and his sister, Kathlene (Malcolm) Billard of Peru, IL. A Celebration of John's Life will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church. Rev. John Telloni will be officiating. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Home or St. John's Lutheran Church Organ Fund. Messages of comfort and support may be sent to the family at www.paquelt.com. Paquelet – Massillon A Golden Rule Funeral Home (330) 833-3222