Margaret Gossling
Margaret Gossling
Margaret Gossling, age 84 of Fort Atkinson, IA, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Copper Creek Assisted Living in West Union, IA. Funeral services were held at the
Assumption Catholic Church, Little Turkey, IA at 11 a.m., Friday, November 6, 2020. Interment was in the
St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery
Little Turkey, Iowa Schluter – Balik Funeral Home Chekal Chapel, Fort Atkinson, Iowa assisted the family with the arrangements.
Margaret Barbara (Langreck) Gossling was born on July 11, 1936 the daughter of John and Magdalena “Lena” (Mihm) Langreck in West Union, IA. She graduated from St. Lukes Catholic School in St. Lucas. Margaret married Martin Gossling on April 7, 1956 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Lucas. Together they raised seven children and farmed together for many years in the Ossian and Waucoma areas. Margaret also worked as a nurse aid for many years before eventually becoming a dietary manager at Oneota Care facility until retiring in 2006.
Margaret enjoyed baking and gardening but most of all, loved babysitting her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of the Rosary Society, Catholic daughters and the Jackson Homemakers.
Margaret is survived by her children: Steve Gossling, Waucoma, IA Janet (Steve) Houdek, Calmar, IA, Ken (Connie) Gossling, Waucoma, IA Joe Gossling, Lawler, IA Kevin (Lori) Gossling, Calmar, IA Sue (Duane) Cushion, Maynard, IA and Scott (Stacey) Gossling, Decorah, IA. Grandchildren: Dan Houdek, Jon (Jamie) Houdek, Kristi (Devin ) Creek, Kelly (Ben) Kuennen, Casey (Derek) Rausch, Dayna (Kyle) Soukup, Ryan Gossling, Chad Gossling, Alicia (Scott) Baumler, Nick (Friend Teressa) Gossling, Chloe Gossling, Great Grandchildren: Emma, Liam, Gabe, Mitch, Kayla, Austin, Ava, Annika, Greta, Oliver, Jayden, Kinzey, Kortlynn, Eli, Annora, Aphelia and Charlotte. Sisters: Virginia Kuhn, Edna Jirak, Agatha Busta, Lillian Chipera. Brothers: Jerry Langreck, Charles (Mildred) Langreck, Clem Langreck. Brother-in-law: Norbert (Darlene) Gossling. Sisters-in-law: Maryam Gossling FSPA; Bev Gossling.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents: John and Magdalena “Lena” (Mihm) Langreck. Mother and Father in Law: John and Augusta Gossling. Sisters: Marie Langreck, Beata (Ray) Schmelzer. Brothers: Henry (Verda) Langreck, Louis Langreck, Francis (Katherine) Langreck. Sisters-in-law: Marie (Frank) Tieskotter, Teresa (Alvin) Myers, Rita (Bob) Gebel, Eileen Langreck, Bernice Langreck. Brothers-in-law: Alphonse Gossling, Julian Kuhn, Larry Jirak, Stanley Busta, Paul Chipera.