Obituary for Ronald F. and P. Louise Gossard

Ronald F. and P. Louise Gossard of Dunkirk passed away just hours apart on Thursday, January 8, 2026 and Friday, January 9, 2026 at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

Ron was born on August 14, 1939 and Louise was born on May 6, 1940. They were united in marriage on December 13, 1960 and recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

Ron was a 1957 graduate of Hardin-Northern High School and retired from Cooper Tire and Rubber Company where he was a pilot for many years.

Louise graduated from Ada High School, class of 1958 and worked as a teacher for Findlay City Schools retiring after many years.

They are survived by their son, Frank Gossard of Dola.

Ron is survived by brothers, Tom and Jim (Karen-deceased) Gossard, both of Dunkirk; sisters, Connie (Gary) Price of Hudson, Ohio; Sue Ann (Frank) Flak of Ada; and Kathy (Tom) Elsasser of Ada.

Louise is survived by her sister, Jenny (Kyle) Wilhelm of Annapolis, MD. They are also survived by two grandsons, Jake and Cole Gossard. Louise enjoyed pottery, painting and reading books.

Ron was an active outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, especially pheasants, and working with his bird dogs. He was an active member of the Hancock County Chapter of Pheasants Forever.

A private, family only graveside will be held in Dola Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of the Gossard’s to Pheasants Forever-Hancock County Chapter or the Dunkirk Community Center.

Arrangements have been entrusted to CRATES FUNERAL HOME.

Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting coldrencrates.com.