George Dean Gottschalk Obituary (2025)

George "Dean" Gottschalk passed away peacefully in his home at age 82 on February 24th 2025. George was born on August 14th 1942 in Odessa, WA, to John and Lydia Gottschalk. George served his country in the Navy. George met the love of his life Nina and they spent many of their teenage years dating. They got married on August 25th, 1962. George went on to become the Foremen at M. G. Wagner Roofing for many years. Together George and Nina spent many years taking their Nieces and Nephews fishing, water skiing, snowmobiling, and camping. Later in life they built their beautiful home in Selah, WA,, so they could be closer to their family. They continued these beautiful traditions with their 2 children, 8 grandchildren, and 2 Great Grandchildren. George is survived by his love wife of 62 year Nina, Son Daniel (Rachel) Gottschalk, Daughter Dena (Kenny) Graham, Grandchildren Ashton (Kailey), Shaylynn (Jessica), Destinee (Isaac), Spencer, Taylor, Tyler, Aliyah (Travis), Amanda (Nate) Great Grandchildren Ella, Emmett. Brother Kenny (Suzette) Gottschalk, Sister Nancy (JT) Roberts, Sister-in-Law Shirley England, and many Nieces and Nephews. George is preceded in death by Parents John and Lydia Gottschalk, Mother-in-Law Leona Hawkins Sires, Father-in-Law Lawson Hawkins, Elwood Sires, Brothers Bob Gottschalk, Ed Gottschalk, and Sisters-in-Law Barbara Klingle, Loretta Underwood, Linda Bahour Sires, Brothers-in-law Norm England, Marvin Klingle, Richard Underwood, Nephews Robert Underwood, Richard Jr Underwood, Ronald Underwood, William Klingle, Tyler Klingle. George's Celebration of Life will be held at The American Legion, 1120 N 34th Ave, Yakima, WA, on Saturday, August 9th, 2025 at 4:00pm. This will be a potluck, so please bring your favorite side dishes. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at: www.brooksidefuneral.com