Freddy was born Jan. 3, 1942, in Taylor, to Fred and Angelee Winkler Gola. He was raised in Rices Crossing and graduated from St.

Mary’s Catholic High School in 1961 in Taylor.

Freddy married Mary Nell Walker Dec. 28, 1963, at St. Anna’s Catholic Church in Somerville, by Father Robert Mahoney.

He farmed and ranched his entire life in the Rices Crossing area. Freddy loved to hunt, fish, go gambling and he loved to ride his John Deere Gator around looking at the cows and deer.

Freddy was a lifetime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylor.

He was also a member of KJT of Taylor and a member of the Knights of Columbus of Taylor for more than 50 years.

Freddy’s favorite sayings were “You can fix anything with baling wire and duct tape,” “That’s what I know,” “I ain’t lyin,” “Mary Nell” and he called everything an outfit.

Freddy also was known for covering his mouth and scrunching up his shoulders giggling after pranking someone, like a kid that just got away with something.

He would snap his fingers for Mary Nell to bring him things – because she spoiled him– while laughing as he taught Logan “how it’s done.”

Kora and Bodie meant the world to Freddy, continuing his family line was his greatest pride, He FaceTimed Kora almost every day during Covid, before she could even talk, just to see her. Freddy loved dropping by with grandma for surprise visits. Kora would sit in the car with them in the driveway, and he’d have the biggest smile the whole time. He was so proud to have a boy in the family, and elated to see how much his great-grandson resembles him.

Freddy was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Veronica Gola Kaatz; and brother-in-law, Frank Kaatz Jr.

Freddy is survived by his wife, Mary Nell Gola; son, Gary Gola (Sharla); daughter, Tracy Doss (Jamie); granddaughters, Brittni Gola Tucker (Logan), Coty Gola, Christina Doss Jimenez (Vincent), Natalie Doss Van Delden (Jeff); great grandchildren, Layton Tucker, Kora Tucker, Bodie Tucker, Hanna Jimenez, Haven Jimenez, Halle Jimenez, Ava Bush, Lyla VanDelden and Violet VanDelden. Freddy is also survived by his sister, Angie “Bootsie” Mucha (Clifford); along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A visitation for Freddy will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, July 13, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylor. A rosary will occur Saturday, July 13, at 10 a.m. A funeral mass will occur Saturday, July 13, at 11 a.m. Freddy will be laid to rest in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St.

Mary’s School, Thorndale Volunteer Fire Department, or Taylor Rodeo Association. Serving as active pallbearers are Matt Mucha, Terry Mucha, Michael Kaatz, Vincent Jimenez, Adam Gola, and Anthony Gola. Honorary pallbearers are Logan Tucker, Allen Doubrava, Jeff VanDelden, Butch Turner and Mark Taylor