BELLA VISTA— Edward (Ed) Lee Gotzh,

57, passed away in Spring dale, Ark ., surrounded by family on March 18, 2023. He was born in Cloquet, Minn., to Gerald (Jerry) and Phyllis Gotzh.

Ed’s career as a professional truck driver started in 1984, working in Hibbing and Duluth, Minn., later moving to Minneapolis, Minn., working several years for ABF Freight. In 2007 he moved to Bella Vista, Ark., working as a contracted driver for FedEx.

Growing up in Minnesota, Ed enjoyed the outdoors and especially the yearly walleye fishing trips. Whether fish were caught or not, it was always a fun time. His passionate/adventurous and mischievous nature started early with dirt bikes and fast cars. Eventually he found a love for riding. A smile would always appear when talking about one of his Harleys and pure happiness to his soul could be seen when he rode.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leonard and Olga Gotzh; Bud and Marianne Lee; uncles, Tom Tester and Gene Smith.

He is survived by his daughters, Brianna and Kelsey Gotzh; parents, Gerald and Phyllis Gotzh; brother, Matt Graif; sister, Paula (Jim) Anderson; and many other family members and friends.

A family service will be held this summer to honor and celebrate Ed’s life.

Arrangements are being made by the Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be left at www.funeralmation.com.