Edward Gocal

October 5, 1942 - December 27, 2021

EDWARD GOCAL Edward Marion Gocal, age 79, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 in Laurie, Missouri. He was born October 5, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of Marion and Cecelia (Przasnyski) Gocal. Ed lived a happy, fulfilling life. He married his long-time friend and love of his life, Georgia (Karibian) Gocal on June 13, 1964. They lived in Florissant, Missouri for many years where he was active at St Angela Merici Church. Ed retired from C.P.I. Corporation in 1998, after many dedicated years, to the Lake of the Ozarks. Here he and Georgia volunteered for many years throughout the community. He volunteered at Laurie Care Center where they built and ran the Ice Cream Parlor for the seniors. He also dedicated his time to community outreach at the Community for Christ establishment. Edward discovered St Patrick Church in 1988 where he and Georgia continued to grow in their faith. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, boating, traveling and watching his grand-dogs. Most of all, God and family were important to him. Survivors include his loving wife, Georgia Gocal; two sons, Keith (Tracy) Gocal of Collinsville, Illinois and Chris (Jill) Gocal of Edwardsville, Illinois; two grandchildren, Joshua (Katelyn) Gocal and Mackenzie Gocal; two sisters, Pat Panus and Pam Schubert both of St. Louis, Missouri and many other loving relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Cecilia Gocal; a sister, Marian “Cookie” Whalen and two brothers-in-law, Victor Panus and Bryan Schubert. A private family memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at the Historic St. Patrick Church on Highway O in Laurie, Missouri. Memorials can be made in the memory of Edward Gocal and given to St Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie, Missouri. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.