Bobby Edwin Gochnauer
January 5, 1958 - April 19, 2026
Bobby Edwin Gochnauer, age 68, of Bevier, Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at his home, with family and friends at his side.
Born January 5, 1958, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Mike and Yvonne (Anderson) Gochnauer. On May 20, 1995, in Macon, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Sheila (Colley) Coleman who survives.
Also surviving is one daughter, Barbie (Jule) Ballard of Lake Saint Louis, Missouri; one sister, Marilyn (Jake) Blickham of Kirksville, Missouri; four grandchildren, Brandon, Brooke, Cody, and Jessica; seven great grandchildren; one uncle, Pat Gochnauer of Mohave, California; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
His parents and infant brother and sister, Harvey James and Peggy Denise preceded him in death.
Bobby lived most of his life in Macon County. He received his education at La Plata High School. He was employed for 23 years at Toastmaster Inc. and later with BP Convenience Store in Macon, Missouri. Bobby was a member of the Gospel Center Church in Macon.
He enjoyed fishing, boat rides, motorcycles, watching “Doctor Who” and loved taking his grandchildren rides on the golf cart.
Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and funeral starting at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missouri. Burial will be in the La Plata Cemetery.
Memorials in memory of Bobby may be made to his family. They may be sent to or left at Travis Funeral Chapel, 125 S. Church St., La Plata, MO 63549.
