Carl Joseph Gottschalck, Jr.
August 20, 1944 – September 27, 2024
Carl Joseph Gottschalck Jr, age 80, of Omaha, NE was called home by his angels and passed away peacefully Friday, September 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Carl was born August 20, 1944, in Omaha, NE to the late Carl Gottschalck Sr. and Bernice (Bevins) Gottschalck. Carl was of the Catholic faith and attended St. Cecilia’s Cathedral School in Omaha, NE. In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by the family’s beloved dog, Sandy; and his sisters, Bonnie Incontro (Omaha) and Shirley McCoy (Olathe, KS); parents-in-law, Helen and Phil Tomasello.
On November 28, 1964, Carl was united in marriage to Janie Tomasello, in Omaha, NE at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. During Carl’s life he enjoyed showing horses, spending time with his family, watching the Huskers, investing in the stock market, catching a baseball game at Rosenblatt and attending a rodeo or two at the county fair. His happy place was working on the yard, often self-competing for the best lawn in the neighborhood! He enjoyed sitting on his front porch, brainstorming new home improvement projects, attending his grandkids school and sporting events, fishing in South Dakota, visiting with neighbors and his beloved golden retrievers, Sandy and Casey.
Carl is survived by his wife of 60 years, Janie Gottschalck; children: Brian Gottschalck (Andie Crane) of Omaha, Tia Miller (Chad) of Glenwood, IA, Cindy Severin (Zach) of Elkhorn; grandchildren: Tanner Gottschalck, Ryder Gottschalck, Tad Young (Erica), Taylor Young, Ally Young, Hannah Miller, Reese Severin, Camden Severin; great-granddaughter, McKinley Foresman; sibling, Judy Ostransky; many other family members and friends; family dog, Casey.
VISITATION: Thursday, October 10th at 12 noon, West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Thursday, October 10th at 1:00PM, West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha
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When I was a young girl, around eight or nine, my Uncle Carl took me to my first Sarpy County Fair and signed me up for the “Scramble.”
If you’re not familiar with county fair scrambles, it’s when the kids are put in groups by their age. At the opposite end of the arena they would release many animals—rabbits, sheep, chickens. Once the animals were released, you would run to the other side of the arena and hopefully catch an animal. Once caught, you had to get that animal to the pen in the center of the arena.
Well, I had success. I caught a sheep. Uncle Carl was so pleased, he took me the following year. This time I caught a pig.
Uncle Carla figured out why I was successful both years. I’m not a fast runner, and when the other kids made it to the other side of the arena, I was only half way and all the animals were being chased toward me.
Thank you, Uncle Carl, for this great memory.
Carla
My parents lived in the house next door to Carl and Janie from 1978 until just a few years ago. I grew up in that house, and I remember Carl always being the kind of reliable, caring neighbor that everyone wished they had.
When I was in high school, on a terribly icy day the day before Thanksgiving, our house caught on fire. Carl was the first one on the scene, offering to help in any way he could. He offered his home electricity using an extension cord until our power could be restored. He even picked me up from school that icy day, amidst all the commotion.
Carl took incredible care of his lawn. It seemed like he mowed every other day! I still chuckle a bit remembering him sitting out on his front porch on the brick wall, admiring his work and sipping beer from white cans, labeled BEER.
One of my best memories of Carl is when he would come over and play basketball (HORSE) with me. We had some great conversations while playing, and he had a pretty good shot too!
Many condolences to the family for your loss. Thanks for the good memories, Carl.
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