Carl Joseph Gostola Jr., age 76, beloved husband for 47 years of Kathryn (nee Pagels); loving father of Cheryl Badovick (husband Joshua) and Carl J. III (wife Bridget); devoted grandfather of Noah Lyle Badovick, Elijah Joseph Badovick, and Echo Sunshine Gostola; cherished son of the late Carl J. Sr. and Helen (nee Horvath); dearest brother of Jessica Spenner (husband David) and the late Deborah Gostola.
Carl is survived by his K-9 pals Butch and Rocky.
He is U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in Carl’s memory to F.M.C.C. Cherished Memories, c/o FirstMerit Bank, to help with their goal of presenting local veterans with quilts to commemorate their service.
Donations may also be made in Carl’s memory to Geauga County Dog Shelter & Warden’s Office, 12513 Merritt Road, Chardon, OH 44024.
Cremation by DeJohn Crematory. Celebration of Life Service with Military Honors on Sunday, July 17 at 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
Private interment at Union Cemetery in Berrien Center, Mich.
Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Carl at The DeJohn Funeral Home & Celebrations Center of Chesterland, 12811 Chillicothe Road (state Route 306, just south of Mayfield Road) on July 17 from 2-4 p.m.
Online obituary and guestbook at www.DeJohnCares.com.