William Gosda

Gosda, William Lee SUN PRAIRIE-William Lee "Bill" Gosda, age 65, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. He was born on Nov. 25, 1943, in Madison, to George and Mae Gosda. Bill married his high school sweetheart and soulmate, JoAnn Simonson on June 21, 1961. He was a gentle soul. Bill worked at Madison Metro Bus Co. for 35 years, retiring in 2001. He was nicknamed "Willy" and "Gentle Ben" by co-workers and friends. Bill was a dedicated employee and loving family man. He grew up helping his uncle on the farm in the summer, up north. Bill loved to bargain shop and enjoyed his antiques, especially his antique cars. He was on bowling leagues through the years and a former member of the Moose Lodge. Bill loved football and car races, and raced stockcars when he was younger. He liked being outdoors, camping, hunting and fishing. Bill was known by many and well liked. He will be missed at family gatherings. Bill is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn; three children, Joseph (Katie) Gosda, Deborah (James) Marlowe, and Jeannette Alarcon (Mike Denson); grandchildren, who were his pride and joy, Allen, Alex, Benjamin (Laura), Daniel (Angela), Eric (Miriam), Matthew (DiLianna), and Tiffany; three great-granddaughters, Alianna, Brianna and Alexia; a great-grandson, Pryce; two sisters, Marsha (Neil Burns) and Julie Gosda; two brothers, George (Maryann) and Michael (Shelly); two sisters-in-law, Connie Simonson (John Brenden) and Nancy (Dave) Sailing; two brothers-in-law, John Simonson and Kyle Hanek; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Betty and William Simonson; and sisters-in-law, Kea Jensen and Kay Hanek. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, with the Rev. Jerry Amstutz presiding. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the family. Bill was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all. May he rest in peace.Gunderson EastFuneral & Cremation Centers5203 Monona Drive(608) 221-5420www.gundersonfh.com Memorials: Memorials may be made to the family. Cemetery: Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation: Visitation will be at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. Service: Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, with the Rev. Jerry Amstutz presiding.