John King Gooch

John King Gooch, 98 of Hinsdale passed away on April 13, 2023 at Hinsdale Hospital. Beloved father of Kathleen Leonard, Loving grandfather of Amy (Chris) Jones, Katherine (Matt) Hedman, Melissa (Dan) Becker, and Kimberly (Corey) Hanson. Dear Great Grandfather of Alex and Lucy Jones, Greta and Nels Hedman, Zeb and Isaac Becker, and Samuel and Audrey Hanson. He is also survived by his sister Shirlee Gooch and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Ruth Gooch; his wife of 68 years Audrey; his sister Priscilla Phillips; and daughter Nancy Bass

He was employed with 3M (Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company) for 43 years. He worked mostly in the Midwest living in St. Paul, MN, Park Forest, IL, Upper Arlington, OH, and Hinsdale, IL. 

He served 8 years in the US Marines in WWII where he was assigned to Guam and China and the Korean War. The remainder of his time was in the reserves.

His passion was playing golf, fishing and hunting. His many business trips (hunting and fishing) on the house boat, Grace Ann II in Kenora, Canada on Lake of the Woods, were some of his fondest memories. He loved playing golf at Olympia Fields County Club, where he got a hole in one!

His priorities in life were faith, family and country. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, and father. He was a very active member of Grace Episcopal Church and held several roles over this 50 years as a member. 

A special thanks to Adventist Hinsdale Hospital and Advent-Health St. Thomas Hospice for their wonderful care. 

A memorial Service will be held on Saturday April 29, 2023 at 10:30am at Grace Episcopal Church, 120 E 1st St, Hinsdale, IL 60521. 

Memorials may be directed in lieu of flowers to:

Grace Episcopal Church

120 E First Street

Hinsdale, IL 60521

St Paul’s Episcopal Church

1710 E. Superior Street

Duluth, MN 55812

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