William H. Gosnell Sr., 73, went to be with his Lord in Heaven on Friday, December 9, 2011 at Parkview Hospital after battling with lung disease. He worked at Dana for twenty years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of the American Legion Post #409 in Leo, and a lifetime member of the DAV. He was a disabled Army veteran. He enjoyed watching the Bears, Cubs, NASCAR, and playing with his faithful puppy, Hunter. He bowled Thursday mornings DLB's for many years.
Surviving are his wife, Linda Gosnell, daughters, Victoria (Tom) Seitz, Melanie Gosnell, two sons, step daughters, Michelle Rentfrow and Wendy (Stephen) Wilson, grandchildren, Amanda and John William Gosnell, Tom Seitz Jr., Larry and Jennifer Seitz, 7 step grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, brother, Tom Stilley, and numerous nieces and nephews including Dale Gosnell.
Services will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at D.O. McComb and Son's Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road, with calling one hour prior and Fr. Daniel Leeuw officiating. Calling is Tuesday from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial at Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family. Sign the online guestbook at www.mccombandsons.com.