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Goscinski, Richard A. (1934-2013)

GOSCINSKI, KOZLOWSKI, CHAMBERS, MOORE

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 6/4/2013 at 15:41:54

Richard A. Goscinski
April 15, 1934 - May 11, 2013

Newell, Iowa

Richard A. Goscinski, age 79, of Newell, Iowa, died on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the Newell Good Samaritan Center in Newell.

Richard Albert Goscinski was born on April 15, 1934, in St. Elmo, Colorado, the son of Watzie and Jennie (Kozlowski) Goscinski. Growing up, he attended school in Colorado through the eighth grade.

On November 9, 1954, Richard enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country during the Korean Conflict until his honorable discharge on November 8, 1957.

On November 2, 1968, Richard married Judy Chambers in Salida, Colorado. They were blessed with two children: Tammy and Richard.

Richard was a member of the Newell American Legion. In his spare time, he enjoyed racing or watching his sons race. He also liked driving truck and rock hunting. He had a passion for the Newell-Fonda Mustangs and the Denver Broncos. Above all, he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially with his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Judy Goscinski, of Newell, Iowa; his children: Richard W. (Tami) Goscinski, of Clear Lake, Iowa, and Barbara (Lee) Moore, of Pueblo, Colorado, as well as Mary Lou, Richard, Jr., and Frankie Goscinski, all of Pueblo, Colorado; his grandchildren: McKenzie and fifteen others; his brother, Ronald (Rose) Goscinski, of Chicago, Illinois; his special family friends: Keith (Jill Linke) Demey, of Newell, Iowa, Pat Demey, of Storm Lake, Iowa, Sheryl Gerdes, of Lake View, Iowa, Stacie Coppinger, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, and Louie (Maria) Rodriquez, Kris (Mike) Naranjo, Teresa Bernal, and Rudy Harden, all of Albert City, Iowa; his dog, Lily B; and his cats, Lily C, Ashberry, and Snowball; as well as extended family members and friends.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents: Watzie and Jennie Goscinski; and his daughter, Tammy Goscinski; as well as his brothers, aunts, and uncles.

Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m., May 18, 2013, at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Newell, Iowa.
Visitation: 4:00-7:00 p.m., May 17, 2013, at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Newell, Iowa.

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