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Brad Gosche Obituary

Brad passed away peacefully from this life to the next on Tuesday, November 26th at his home in Durango Colorado. He was 83. Brad was born in Mitchell SD and moved shortly thereafter to Los Angeles. Growing up he loved playing football and was a starting tackle for the Santa Monica High School State Championship team. He continued playing football during college until he was drafted into the military. While stationed in Germany he and Faye were married and traveled extensively throughout Europe. Brad moved his family to Durango in 1971 and purchased the New York Bakery. He loved the bakery and made it a home to all who entered. The bakery quickly became a commonplace for locals to gather and college students to study (even late into the night). After the bakery, Brad worked at the National King Coal Mine in operations and sales until retiring. Brad was known by his family to be someone who did kind acts around town. He would always have an extra coat to give or buy a hot meal for someone in need. He and Faye enjoyed "taking to the road" in their Lazy Daze motor home and traveled coast to coast through the US and Canada.

He is survived by his loving family: wife Faye, children Kim (Mary), Kurt (Tauni), grandchildren Emily, Matt (Megan), Kenton (Chelsea), Jessi (David) and great grandchildren, Broderick, Hallie and Ty.

He lived the life he wanted and had "no regrets". He is loved and will be missed.

Brad Gosche

Published by Pine River Times on Dec. 5, 2019.
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So sad to know he passed; I met Brad by 2000 searching for coal to GCC plants in Mexico, and since that time, there was a professional relation; he was an excelent person; I remember some business meetings, always asking for a Jack Daniels straight, and good moments visiting Durango; I´ll remember him always, and it was an honor to work and know him; blessings to his family
Raúl Ambriz
Chihuahua Mexico

Raúl Ambriz

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December 4, 2022

Peace at the New Year Miss Faye. Please ring Annie as your phone number has been deleted from my records. We'll walk the Mall in Memory of Brad. Kindest Regards, Annie

January 1, 2020

I'm saddened to hear of Brad's passing. While with Santa Fe Railway and later BNSF, I had the pleasure of working with Brad to handle National King Coal to various southwestern U.S. destinations. Brad was definitely a one-of-a-kind and one of the really "good guys"; a privilege to work with and to know.

My condolences to Faye and the Family.

Randall Reyff
Colleyville, Texas

Randall Reyff

December 28, 2019

So Sorry to hear this! Sending love and prayers your way.- Annie and Kennedy

December 16, 2019

The New York Bakery was a gathering place for locals. Brad always made you feel welcome when you were there.
He was a big teddy bear. I can still hear his laugh.
I am so sorry for your loss.

Sweetie Marbury

December 8, 2019

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