Roland Leroy Gochenour

December 27, 1947 - July 9, 2020

Roland Leroy Gochenour was born in Kansas City, Kansas on Dec 27, 1947 to Norma and Roy Gochenour. He grew up in Shawnee, Kansas. In 1990, Roland moved his family to Belton, Missouri. He passed on July 9, 2020 due to heart complications. Roland was survived by his brother Marvin Gochenour, and sister Joyce Parker. He was proceeded in death in 2014 by wife of 46 years, Laura Gochenour. He is survived by his children Randy Gochenour, Rodney Gochenour (Sheila), and Tim Gochenour (Julie), Candi Reid (Garth), Rebecca Ash (Carl), John Gochenour (Shana) and 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Roland was a funny, caring and loving person. Before he retired, he was a Master Electrician and was both a teacher and Director for the electrical program at Vatterott. He loved playing the guitar and spent much of his life playing music with family and friends. He liked to fish, work on cars, and watch NASCAR. He also loved football and was so excited he got to see the Chiefs win the Superbowl. He loved and was loved by many people, and will be greatly missed. There will will no services at this time.