Remembering Our Fearless Founder Mr. Patrick Gottsch
Patrick Gottsch, the Founder and President of Rural Media Group, passed away over the weekend at the age of 70. He was a champion of Rural America, devoting more than half his life to empowering farmers and ranchers, giving them a voice at the table. We are grateful for his leadership and innovation. Join us as we mourn his passing and celebrate his many accomplishments.
Email messages of condolence and tribute to: videos@rfdtv.com
The Gottsch family has asked that, in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Patrick’s honor be made to the National FFA Foundation.
Patrick was a pioneer and legend in the Western world . . . he dedicated his life to building a 24-hour rural television network and multimedia company . . . beyond his remarkable career, Patrick was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Patrick Gottsch Remembered: RFD-TV and The Cowboy Channel’s special broadcasts in honor of our founder
A Tribute to Patrick Gottsch
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