Michael A. "Mike" Gotschall

NORFOLK – Funeral service for Michael A. “Mike” Gotschall, 63, of Norfolk will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Rev. Terry Buol will be officiating the service. Interment will be held at the Hope Cemetery in Newman Grove. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Mike passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at his residence in Norfolk. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Mike was born on October 20, 1958 in Broken Bow, Nebraska to Glen and Bonnie (Nelson) Gotschall. He graduated from Norfolk High School in 1977 and then attended Northeast Tech receiving his autobody degree. While attending Northeast Tech, Mike worked for Lindsay manufacturing for some time. He married Lori Otto from Lindsay and from that union was born Crystal and Angie (his oldest daughters). They later divorced. He later married Kristi Dalton of Norfolk and to this union were born Zack and Kristen, making them a family of 6. They later divorced. Mike was a provider to his family; he worked as a diesel mechanic for most of his young adult years. He went back to school as an adult following a major back injury where he gained a certificate in Non-Destructive Testing from Southeast Community College in Milford, NE. With that experience he worked at nuclear power plants and off shore oil rigs in Houston, TX where he would monitor nuclear and radiation levels. As Mike’s family started to grow, he relocated back to Norfolk where he became a shop foreman for Sapp Brothers and later a petroleum truck driver until his health began to fail. His happiest days were spent camping, hunting, and fishing with his grandkids. He loved Nascar racing, Husker football, and having a beer with any of his many friends. His closest friends called him Goucho” which suited his outlaw, outdoor personality. Mike is survived by his children Crystal (Jason) Duryea, Angie Gotschall (Joe Muniz), Zack Gotschall (special friend Annetta), Kristen (Travis) Gotschall-McClain, all of Norfolk, grandchildren Angel, Armani, Vada, Ryden, Thomas, Jazmine, Ariyana, Romeo, Wesley, Xander, Rhemani, and Lila, mother Bonnie Loyd of Norfolk, brothers Mark (Connie) Gotschall of Colorado, Steve Loyd of Norfolk, and many cousins and dear friends will all miss him so. He was preceded in death by his father Glen and step-father Gene Loyd. Casket bearers will be Zack Gotschall, Travis McClain, Jason Duryea, Armani Gotschall, José Muniz, and Matt Settje. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Michael A. "Mike" Gotschall

October 20, 1958 - October 6, 2022