Alan R. Gothard

Age 58 of Monroe, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at his home. Al was born April 6, 1958 in Freeport, IL, the son of Eugene L. and Phyllis (Rife) Gothard Sr. He graduated from Stockton High School in 1976 and married Jill Fosnaugh on April 6, 1985 in Monroe. Al loved motorcycles and was employed as a motorcycle mechanic most of his life. He worked for Engle's Kawasaki and Motoworks of Freeport for several year and has owned and operated the Cycle Shop of Monroe since 1998. He was a member of the American Motorcyclist Association. Al was a great father and was always there for his children.

He is survived by his wife, Jill Gothard; three children, Sarah, Alex, and Hannah Gothard, all of Monroe; his parents, Eugene Sr. and Phyllis of Freeport; his siblings, Eugene Jr. (LaRae) of Savanna, IL, Pam Glastetter (Jim Corp) of Stockton, IL, Robert (Jan) of Lena, and Philip of Freeport. He was preceded in death by a sister, Christine Dayton in Oct., 2015.

A visitation will be held at the Newcomer Funeral Home, 1329 31 ^st . Ave., Monroe, on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A private memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established in Alan's name. Condolences may be sent at www.newcomerfuneralhome.net .