John was born and raised in Kansas City by Beulah and Dr. John Gossett. In December of 1970 John received his BA in business from Emporia State University. John was a Sgt. in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1972. The majority of his professional career was in industrial sales throughout the Midwest.
In 1969 John met Nancy Scheier in Emporia, Kansas and in 1971 they were married and remained happily so until his passing. In 1980 they had their one and only child, John Gossett III.
Throughout his life John was very involved with his family. Always helping with and encouraging growth through sports and the outdoors including baseball, soccer, basketball, and diving. Many memories were created through canoeing and camping trips.
John was always the life of the party, doing whatever necessary to get a laugh or make someone smile. If you were hanging out with the Gossetts you knew you were in for a good time.
John is survived by his wife, Nancy and son Trey, sisters Sharon Remer (Lou), and Janet Hine (Jeff), and his dog Trouble.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Tunnels to Tower Foundation or the Wounded Warriors Project.
