Charles Gott

Charles Gott, 86, of Ellettsville, IN., died at Richland Bean-Blossom Healthcare Center Friday, September 23, 2011 following a lengthy illness. Born May 11, 1927 in Pershing, Iowa to the late Charles and Irene (Goring) Gott.

Charles was a navy veteran of WW ll and was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 32nd degree Mason and member of the Shrine. He was a retired government employee where he served as Staff Director of Civilian Personnel, He graduated from University of Iowa with a B.A. and M.A. degree he then entered American University and received his Ph.D. he moved to Bloomington, IN. in 1987 from Hilton Head, S.C. .

He is survived by a son, Stewart Gott of Raleigh, N.C.; a daughter, Heather Gott of Orleans, IN.; 2 grandchildren, Angela Santarossa of Nashville, IN. and Evan Nicola.

Charles was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his wife, Phillis (Larsen) Gott; a daughter, Melissa Nicola.

Friends may call at Day Funeral Home, 4150 E. 3rd St, Bloomington, IN. Tuesday, September 27th 6-8 p.m.

Funeral services in Iowa will be handled by Bybee & Davis Funeral Home in Knoxville, Iowa and burial will be at Zion Methodist Church Cemetery in Pershing, Iowa, Friday, September 30, at 3:00 p.m.

Online condolences to the family may be made at; www. dayfuneralservices.com

Arrangements under the direction of Day Funeral Home, Bloomington, IN.