Gwendolyn E. Gooch, 80, of Lebanon, was born May 4, 1945, in Sidney, Neb. to Harold Bangert and Virginia (Paxton) Bangert and died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Columbia.
She is survived by one daughter, Vickie Waterman and her husband Matt; one grandson and four great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Shadel’s Colonial Chapel. Burial will be at a later date. Her wishes were to be cremated.
A memorial has been established and donations can be left at or mailed to Shadel’s Colonial Chapel, P.O. Box 948 or 1001 N. Lynn, Lebanon, Mo. 65536.
