Charles William Gorsh

Charles William Gorsh
July 15, 1934 - September 29, 2010
North English, IA
Visitation: 4 PM to 7 PM October 01, 2010 at Powell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, North English, IA
Funeral Service: 10:00 AM October 02, 2010 at Trinity Lutheral Church, Millersburg, IA
Interment: October 02, 2010 at North English Cemetery, North English, IA
Charles William Gorsh was born on July 15, 1934 in Pilot Township, Iowa County, IA, the son of Frank and Ethel Mae Lacy Gorsh. Charles was baptized and confirmed at Zion Reformed Church, near Williamsburg. He attended Pilot Center School and later Millersburg Consolidated, graduating in 1954. He worked several years at Amana Refrigeration. Charles was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Faas on June 9, 1957, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Millersburg. Charles began his career as a mechanic at Sauter Chevrolet in Millersburg and North English. He also worked at Buckwalter Motor, L.L. Pelling Construction, and was self employed for 7 years. He joined Iowa County Road Department in July 1976 and retired from there after 23 years of service. Charles was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, serving in several capacities on the church board. He was active in the community and was on the North English Community Center Board. "Charlie" enjoyed life - hunting, fishing golfing, gardening, playing cards, and being with family grandchildren and great grandchildren. He died at his home in North English on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at the age of 76 years, 2 months, and 14 days. He is survived by his wife Ruth of North English; son Jeff (Martha) Gorsh of Webster daughters Kim (Curtis) Wilkerson of North English, Karen (Tom) Kerper of Iowa City, Christine (Phil) Hester of North English; 8 grandchildren: Chris, Zach, Ashley, Amanda, Dana, Brooke, Dean and Emma;10 great grandchildren; a brother Cecil Gorsh of Victor and a sister Vernita Nowotny of Victor. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, Mabel Runyon, Mary Osweiler, and Mildred Moore; 5 brothers, Lloyd, Vernon, Russell, Alfred, and Carroll Gorsh. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 2, 2010, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Millersburg with Pastor Paul Nus officiating. Visitation will be at the Powell Funeral Home and Cremation service in North English on Friday from 4 PM to 7 PM. Burial will be in the North English Cemetery. A general memorial fund has been established. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com under obituaries.