So sorry to hear of  his death!  Wow I remember him always running the perimeter around the high school in his plastic suit!  He was the perfect specimen of “in shape”.  Always kind.  He lived a nice long life!  

Mr. Gottlieb was one of my favorite teachers.  He was a genuine good guy.  He made history fun.  His classes were interesting.

Living out of the area, I was just informed of the passing of Coach and wish to express my condolences to the entire family. I also wanted to share some of my memories of coach that I think anyone who played in the LCHS baseball program will agree with. My earliest memory was my initial meeting my freshman year (’75) with coach and his assistant Coach Fungo.  A true learning experience that was never forgotten (ouch). After that was our introduction was to the Science Hall hamstring stretches and then the mighty meat grinder on the front steps which taught us to never be last in your group and don’t miss a stair. He had it down to the second how long a group should take to complete. At one point we asked why we ran more than the track team day in day out. His answer was always, “if your legs are in shape, your arm is in shape” and then he would give you that laugh. Another great memory I had was of him running the 1st level hallways after practice in his rubber suit everyday. We knew he timed himself on the snack bar clock, so we thought it would be funny to place a “Sunkist” orange with a smiley face next to the clock.  He never said a word, but somehow the pitching staff had to run extra laps the very next day and when we passed him sitting in the snack bar he was peeling and eating the orange!! R.I.P. Coach.

I met Mr. Gottlieb my freshman year during fall football at LCHS (fall '67).  While I never had him in class, interacting with him during my four years as football student trainer and just seeing him about school, he set a great example of a responsible man.

Andy Groeper
Metamora, IL
LCHS Class '71

What a wonderful man.  Was not aware Atticus had passed as well.  Love to all with many prayers.  MaryAnn last I saw you was when my kids and Caspian were babies at Illinois Eye Center.  My twins are 18 1/2 now (May 2004) I think maybe my aunt Sue Bosecker was with me then.

One of my favorite memories of my Uncle Karl is the time he and Aunt Mary Ann took me for ice cream.  I think I was around five years old and had not grasped the concept of how to lick an ice cream cone to keep it from dripping. Upon seeing the mess I was making in their car,  Karl decided to help me by taking my cone and licking all the drips. By the I got the cone back it was half gone but I had quickly learned a new life skill.  This experience resulted in what my family fondly refers to as The Uncle Karl Treatment and is stll.  applied to other situations where clean up help is needed.  

Condolences to Mr. Gotlieb's family.  Enjoyed my experience as a student in US History.  And the rumor that he kicked a 60 yard field goal on the field one day!!

A very fine person!!

Great teacher.  Had him for history at Limestone...was a catcher myself on many baseball teams and one year played for the Pekin Letts...broke 4th finger of left hand trying to tag a girl.out. was in a cast in traction for several weeks ..Mr. Gottlieb always told me to be tough ..when the cast finally came off he was there to make sure I did physical therapy  to get my hand working again...always a cut up in class and made learning fun and interesting.  Great person.  

Hello, my heartfelt condolences to you all and may the Lord wrap his arms around you all in this time of need. I had the great pleasure of playing baseball for Limestone (75-79)and being coached by Coach Gottlieb. Besides the art of teaching baseball he taught us about hard work and how to prepare mentally and physically for the game. These qualities stayed with me throughout my life and have gotten me through many tough times. Even though my baseball career ended Coaches lessons will be with me until I cross over and see Coach again on the big Diamond in the sky. Thanks coach for making me a better man…Sincerely …. Ed Lenart

What a great teacher and man!  I’m so sorry for your loss. Your family has suffered a lot of loss this year. You have my condolences. I will pray for your family to have strength as you navigate through this difficult time. 

I remember Mr. Gottlieb as a great teacher and nice to us all.  I also remember seeing him working the summer away  for a construction company when Northwoods Mall was being built.  My first summer job was at Montgomery Wards! Never, ever thought teachers had real lives or knew where they went for the summer!  That was when I realized  as he waved at me they were people too!  Rest In Peace, Mr. Gottlieb

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Karl Gottlieb

September 8, 1935 – November 22, 2022

Davison-Fulton/Bartonville Chapel

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