Paul George Gottschalk was born November 14, 1928 in Dubuque, Iowa: the son of William and Charlotte (Jecklin) Gottschalk.
He graduated high school from Dubuque, and then attended Iowa State Teachers College (UNI), earning a BA in Mathematics. Paul furthered his education at the University of Northern Colorado, receiving a Masters in Education.
He was married to Florine Grotjohn; she preceded him in death. Paul was united in marriage to Carol Huffman in 1965 in Audubon, Iowa.
He taught school for many years in Audubon, Iowa, and then taught at Logan Junior High until his retirement. Following his retirement, Paul taught part time for a few years at Hawkeye Community College. He was also the President of the Waterloo Education Association for two years. Paul enjoyed sailing, taking care of his rose garden and spending time with his family.
Paul passed away on Monday, December 07, 2015 at the Cedar Valley Hospice House at the age of 87.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Florine and a brother Melvin Gottschalk.
Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice.
Memorial Visitation: Thursday, December 10, 2015 from 4 to 7 pm, Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories, 965 Home Plaza, Waterloo, IA 50701
Obituary & photo published by Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memoriesd
He graduated high school from Dubuque, and then attended Iowa State Teachers College (UNI), earning a BA in Mathematics. Paul furthered his education at the University of Northern Colorado, receiving a Masters in Education.
He was married to Florine Grotjohn; she preceded him in death. Paul was united in marriage to Carol Huffman in 1965 in Audubon, Iowa.
He taught school for many years in Audubon, Iowa, and then taught at Logan Junior High until his retirement. Following his retirement, Paul taught part time for a few years at Hawkeye Community College. He was also the President of the Waterloo Education Association for two years. Paul enjoyed sailing, taking care of his rose garden and spending time with his family.
Paul passed away on Monday, December 07, 2015 at the Cedar Valley Hospice House at the age of 87.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Florine and a brother Melvin Gottschalk.
Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice.
Memorial Visitation: Thursday, December 10, 2015 from 4 to 7 pm, Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories, 965 Home Plaza, Waterloo, IA 50701
Obituary & photo published by Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memoriesd
Paul George Gottschalk was born November 14, 1928 in Dubuque, Iowa: the son of William and Charlotte (Jecklin) Gottschalk.
He graduated high school from Dubuque, and then attended Iowa State Teachers College (UNI), earning a BA in Mathematics. Paul furthered his education at the University of Northern Colorado, receiving a Masters in Education.
He was married to Florine Grotjohn; she preceded him in death. Paul was united in marriage to Carol Huffman in 1965 in Audubon, Iowa.
He taught school for many years in Audubon, Iowa, and then taught at Logan Junior High until his retirement. Following his retirement, Paul taught part time for a few years at Hawkeye Community College. He was also the President of the Waterloo Education Association for two years. Paul enjoyed sailing, taking care of his rose garden and spending time with his family.
Paul passed away on Monday, December 07, 2015 at the Cedar Valley Hospice House at the age of 87.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Florine and a brother Melvin Gottschalk.
Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice.
Memorial Visitation: Thursday, December 10, 2015 from 4 to 7 pm, Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories, 965 Home Plaza, Waterloo, IA 50701
Obituary & photo published by Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memoriesd
He graduated high school from Dubuque, and then attended Iowa State Teachers College (UNI), earning a BA in Mathematics. Paul furthered his education at the University of Northern Colorado, receiving a Masters in Education.
He was married to Florine Grotjohn; she preceded him in death. Paul was united in marriage to Carol Huffman in 1965 in Audubon, Iowa.
He taught school for many years in Audubon, Iowa, and then taught at Logan Junior High until his retirement. Following his retirement, Paul taught part time for a few years at Hawkeye Community College. He was also the President of the Waterloo Education Association for two years. Paul enjoyed sailing, taking care of his rose garden and spending time with his family.
Paul passed away on Monday, December 07, 2015 at the Cedar Valley Hospice House at the age of 87.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Florine and a brother Melvin Gottschalk.
Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice.
Memorial Visitation: Thursday, December 10, 2015 from 4 to 7 pm, Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories, 965 Home Plaza, Waterloo, IA 50701
Obituary & photo published by Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memoriesd
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