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Gilbert Nicholas “Gib” Gotto

Birth	:	7 Mar 1927 Mapleton, Monona County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	16 Dec 2012 Whiting, Monona County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Kennebec Cemetery, Castana, Monona County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0710983, -95.9291992
Description	:	Gilbert N. "Gib" Gotto, age 85, of Castana, Iowa passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Pleasant View Care Center in Whiting, Iowa with his family by his side. Gilbert Nicholas "Gib" was born March 7, 1927 at rural Mapleton, Iowa, the son of Math and Anna "Windeshausen" Gotto. He attended country school at Castana, Iowa. Gib entered the U.S. Navy where he served during the Korean conflict 1948 – 1952 where he was stationed on the U.S.S. John A. Bole as a gunners mate. Gib also served on the U.S.S. Higbee. Gib and Kathy were united in marriage on June... Read More	Gilbert N. "Gib" Gotto, age 85, of Castana, Iowa passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Pleasant View Care Center in Whiting, Iowa with his family by his side. Gilbert Nicholas "Gib" was born March 7, 1927 at rural Mapleton, Iowa, the son of Math and Anna "Windeshausen" Gotto. He attended country school at Castana, Iowa. Gib entered the U.S. Navy where he served during the Korean conflict 1948 – 1952 where he was stationed on the U.S.S. John A. Bole as a gunners mate. Gib also served on the U.S.S. Higbee. Gib and Kathy were united in marriage on June 5, 1971. Gib became an instant dad to 5 kids and 1 to come. After returning from the navy service, Gib farmed 2 years and then worked with U.S. Space Division in California for 2 years. Gib returned to farming in Castana and later served with Monona County Maintenance Road Department out of Mapleton, Iowa. Gib was a former member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mapleton and current member of St. John's Catholic Church in Onawa. Gib was a member of the Grimsley Thayer American Legion Post #502 Castana, Iowa, for over 50 years where he was a former commander and secretary. Gib was also the mayor of Castana for many years. Gib is survived by his children, Melissa Gotto of Nashville, TN, Barbara Ernst of Grand Island, NE, Lory Reiners (Rory Barnett) of Whiting, IA, Lisa Murdock of Sloan, IA, Bill (Jo) Murdock of Sloan, and Kenny (Barb) Murdock of Washington; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; a sister, Polly, 2 brothers Sy and Cliff all of California; several cousins including special cousin, Jake Behrens of Dunlap, IA; and numerous other relatives and friends. Gib was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Kathy; brothers Tony (who died in WWII), Leonard, Cletus, and Matthew; sisters, Catherine, Clara, Esther, and Eleanor. Obituary & Photo is from The Rush Family Care Service

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Gilbert Nicholas “Gib” Gotto's memorial is located at: Kennebec Cemetery, Castana, Monona County, USA.
When did Gilbert Nicholas “Gib” Gotto death?
Gilbert Nicholas “Gib” Gotto death on 16 Dec 2012 in Whiting, Monona County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gilbert Nicholas “Gib” Gotto's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0710983
Longitude: -95.9291992

Family Members:

Parent

Math Gotto

(1882 - 1958)

Anna Windeshausen Gotto

(1889 - 1979)

Spouse

Kathleen M Gotto

(1930 - 2006)

Siblings

Anthony B. Gotto

(1909 - 1945)

Elnora Gotto King

(1911 - 1970)

Leonard Arthur “Gap” Gotto

(1922 - 2006)

Esther Ann Gotto

(1924 - 1945)

Sylvester E. Gotto

(1924 - 2013)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Kennebec Cemetery
Castana, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0710983, -95.9291992

2. Bisbee Cemetery
Turin, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0228004, -95.9332962

3. Center Cemetery
Castana, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0928001, -95.8696976

4. Kennebec Crossing Cemetery
Kennebec, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0973863, -95.9921487

5. Belvidere Cemetery
Turin, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0078011, -95.9255981

6. Cork Cemetery
Turin, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0107600, -95.9569400

7. Jordan Township Cemetery
Moorhead, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0078011, -95.8486023

8. South Jordan Cemetery
Moorhead, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9795000, -95.8858000

9. Reynolds Cemetery
Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1695949, -95.8921463

10. Grant Township Cemetery
Rodney, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1767006, -95.9218979

11. Onawa City Cemetery
Onawa, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0187950, -96.0894852

12. Ingemann Danish Lutheran Church Cemetery
Moorhead, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9382000, -95.9265000

13. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Mapleton, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1556015, -95.7814026

14. Mount Hope Cemetery
Mapleton, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1571999, -95.7814026

15. Mission Cemetery
Moorhead, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9311000, -95.9147000

16. Putman Cemetery
Ute, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0233002, -95.7506027

17. Bethesda Cemetery
Moorhead, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9247017, -95.9158020

18. Little Sioux Township Cemetery
Smithland, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2233009, -95.9313965

19. Hollister Cemetery
Smithland, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2219009, -95.8989029

20. Wellington Cemetery
Smithland, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2220000, -95.8993000

21. Heisler Cemetery
Mapleton, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1817017, -95.7683029

22. Old Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery
Soldier, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9460000, -95.7885000

23. Soldier Lutheran Church Cemetery
Soldier, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9510000, -95.7800000

24. Saint Marys Cemetery
Ute, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0583000, -95.7093964