Paul Francis Gocke Jr

Paul Francis Gocke, Jr., 82, of Tamarac, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2017.  Paul was born on November 22, 1934 in Fon du Lac, WI.  He was a longtime resident of South Florida.  Paul graduated from Central Catholic High, 1953 and Florida State University, 1960.  He proudly served in the United States Army. Paul is survived by his wife, Lynn, of 56 years, his children Mary Boyd (Ed), Julia Gocke, Vincent Gocke (Melanie), Sandra Jedrzejewski (Michael), seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren and his brother Dr. TM Gocke (Ilamae).  He was a devoted husband who dearly loved his family and friends. A memorial mass will be held at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Coral Springs, FL on Monday February 13, 2017.  Memorial Contributions may be made to The National World War II Museum www.nationalww2museum.org or a charity of the donor’s choice.