Our sympathy to you Marcia and girls. We remember staying at your house in Winona , visiting you in St Cloud , and many, many ,more memories from High School at MCHS. All our bus rides together , band concerts ,and of course working in the library together. We will remember Mike as a loving father and husband. Blessed be his memory. Jim and Barb Johnson
Michael J. Goss
October 2, 1948 – October 20, 2024
Michael J. Goss, 76, of St. Cloud passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Church of St. Augustine, St. Cloud, MN on Monday, October 28, at 1:00 PM. Rev. JC Duncan will be officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, MN.
Michael James Goss was born on October 2, 1948 in Winona, MN to Howard and Viola (Osowski) Goss. In 1967, Mike enlisted in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1971. He married the love of his life, Marcia Masters, on June 1st, 1974 at St. Stanislaus Basilica, Winona, MN. They raised their two daughters in St. Cloud, and were blessed to be members of the Church of St. Augustine. Mike worked at Fastenal for many years and retired in 2013. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Marcia and Mike enjoyed their time at their lakeside property, where Mike enjoyed fishing. He would instigate humorous conversations; he could talk to anyone in the room.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, John Goss.
Mike is survived by his beloved wife, Marcia; daughters, Erin (Benjamin) Collin of Eden Prairie, MN, Tanya (Greg) Bonahoom of New Richmond, WI; sister, Kayleen Arneson of Winona, MN; and grandchildren, James Collin, Lilly and Cameron Bonahoom.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to be directed to Boys Town.
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My deepest condolences to Marcia and her daughters and their families. Mike faced a lot of health issues over the past few years, and he faced them with strength and courage. I know his love and wonderful memories will follow you all in the coming years.
God Bless Mike’s memory and May His Eternal Light Shine upon him.🕯️
Wanted to share that Mike was a very nice and knowledgeable man who helped me many many times when i was first starting out at my job and he never made me feel bad, he had good suggestions and was always so pleasant and kind! He was a good guy, sorry for your loss.
I was saddened to hear of Mike’s death. Rick and I shared a lot of good times with Mike and Marcia as neighbors of Point Pleasant. I will remember his as always ready for a good joke and laugh. He will be missed by so many. Lean on others for support during this difficult time. My condolences and love to Marcia, Tanya, Erin and family.
So sorry for your loss. We had good times with Mike on the cruise. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marcia, Erin and Tanya: Kayleen has been one of my best friends for the past 57 years. I pray for you and all your family in your time of sorrow for Michael returning to the Lord. God bless the ending of Michael’s pain, anguish, and sorrow and God’s presence in your lives as you move through this transition.
Marcia, Tanya, & Erin & families- we are so very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort with the memories that you’ll share for a lifetime. Hold those memories close to your hearts. God bless you all.
Marcia, Tanya and Erin and your families…we are so sorry for your loss. Mike was such a great guy… husband, father and grandfather…as well as brother-in-law. Love from Tom and Phyllis
To the Goss family-I’m so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. I’m praying that your hearts are comforted. Heartfelt condolences and love to you all.
-Candice Doswell
Services
Schedule Details
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Church of St. Augustine, St. Cloud, MN on Monday, October 28, at 1:00 PM. Rev. JC Duncan will be officiating. Burial will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, MN.
Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service.