Candace Ann Gotschall, 57, Glenwood

Candace Ann Gotschall, age 57, of Glenwood, formerly of Red Oak, died Jan. 23, 2009, at her home in Glenwood. Services will be held today, (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at Thanksgiving Lutheran Church in Bellevue, Neb. Interment will be held at a later date.

She was born Nov. 16, 1951, in Red Oak, to Donald and Enola (Sandell) Peterson. She was raised in Stanton, and graduated from Stanton High School in 1969. She attended Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda and received a degree in secretarial administration. She became employed as the secretary for the Red Oak Chamber of Commerce and later worked in the accounting department at Uniroyal in Red Oak.

She married Richard E. Gotschall on Sept. 24, 1977, in Red Oak. To this union two sons were born, Matthew and Mitchell. She enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her family. Her caring nature was not only shared with family, but all of her friends, neighbors and sisters in P.E.O, Chapter F.F. Mrs. Gotschall held many offices in P.E.O. throughout the years and was always willing to go above and beyond to help anyone in need. After raising her family she and her husband started their business, Glenwood Contracting, in which she held the title of president. She loved to travel, play golf and be with her family, especially her granddaughter Lauren. She was a faithful member of the Thanksgiving Lutheran Church, exemplifying true stewardship to the Lord and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Preceding her in death was her father, Donald Peterson. She is survived by her husband, Richard Gotschall of Glenwood; sons, Matthew and wife Kate Gotschall of Ankeny; and Mitchell Gotschall of Kansas City, Mo.; one granddaughter; mother, Enola Peterson of Red Oak; sisters, Linda Mundorf of Griswold; and Denise Hallquist of Stanton; brother, Curtis Peterson of Stanton; several nieces and nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.

Memorials may be made to the Thanksgiving Lutheran Church 3702 S. 370 Plaza Bellevue, Neb. 6l8123, or Sarah Porter Beckwith Friendship Fund-P.E.O. Peterson Mortuary of Glenwood is in charge of arrangements.