Goeke, Donald P.
Donald P. Goeke, age 85, a resident of Manitowoc, entered into eternal life peacefully and with no pain on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Bellin Health Hospital in Green Bay.
Don was born to the late Arthur and Hedwig (Vetter) Goeke in Newton on October 26, 1929. He served his country in the U. S. Army between World War II and Korea at Fort Knox Kentucky, 3rd Armored Division. Don was the first in Manitowoc county to be recalled to active duty and joined the U. S. Air Force during Korea where he served state side .
Donald married Mathilda Lohse on April 18, 1953. He worked at numerous places at managerial levels, the last being Schwartz Manufacturing. Don was a former member of the North East Wisconsin Industrial Engineers. He volunteered in the Cub Scout program for 10 years in various capacities to include Pack leader, round table commissioner and chairman of the Manitowoc and Calumet counties program, volunteered at the head start program for 11 years and was active in the PTA program at Franklin School for 5 years, and established a city wide PTA council to better be heard at School Board and City Council meetings. Don served one term on the county board and numerous county committees. Don and Tillie enjoyed their time together raising their children, boating, going for scenic car rides, later in life going for motorcycle rides, and spending time with their children, grandchildren and great grand children.
Survivors include Don's wife: Tillie; daughter: Nancy (Robert) Zipperer; son: Donald (Jeanmarie) Goeke Jr.; grandchildren: Kari, Kurt, Erica, Ryan, Danielle, Donald III and Malynnda; great grandchildren: Acacia, Keegan, Drayk, Kiara and Cameron; brother & sister-in-laws: Norbert (Margie) Goeke and Dorothy Goeke; also numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Don was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters & brother-in-laws; Lucille (Raymond) Roskom and Adeline (Raymond) Suring; and two brothers & sister-in-law; Leland (VanDella Krause) Goeke, Irving Goeke.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Rev. Christopher Hoppe will officiate. Immediately following the service, military rites will be accorded by V.F.W. Otto Oas Post 659. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel and burial of Don's cremated remains will take place at Evergreen Cemetery at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 7:00 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Don always said he never met a stranger that he didn't like. He also had a motto in life that was to have a positive attitude on everything you do, and to leave the world a better place than when you entered it.
In lieu of sending flowers, memorials in his name would be appreciated.
Don's family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staffs of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center and Bellin Health Hospital in Green Bay for the care and compassion they provided.
Donald P. Goeke, age 85, a resident of Manitowoc, entered into eternal life peacefully and with no pain on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Bellin Health Hospital in Green Bay.
Don was born to the late Arthur and Hedwig (Vetter) Goeke in Newton on October 26, 1929. He served his country in the U. S. Army between World War II and Korea at Fort Knox Kentucky, 3rd Armored Division. Don was the first in Manitowoc county to be recalled to active duty and joined the U. S. Air Force during Korea where he served state side .
Donald married Mathilda Lohse on April 18, 1953. He worked at numerous places at managerial levels, the last being Schwartz Manufacturing. Don was a former member of the North East Wisconsin Industrial Engineers. He volunteered in the Cub Scout program for 10 years in various capacities to include Pack leader, round table commissioner and chairman of the Manitowoc and Calumet counties program, volunteered at the head start program for 11 years and was active in the PTA program at Franklin School for 5 years, and established a city wide PTA council to better be heard at School Board and City Council meetings. Don served one term on the county board and numerous county committees. Don and Tillie enjoyed their time together raising their children, boating, going for scenic car rides, later in life going for motorcycle rides, and spending time with their children, grandchildren and great grand children.
Survivors include Don's wife: Tillie; daughter: Nancy (Robert) Zipperer; son: Donald (Jeanmarie) Goeke Jr.; grandchildren: Kari, Kurt, Erica, Ryan, Danielle, Donald III and Malynnda; great grandchildren: Acacia, Keegan, Drayk, Kiara and Cameron; brother & sister-in-laws: Norbert (Margie) Goeke and Dorothy Goeke; also numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Don was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters & brother-in-laws; Lucille (Raymond) Roskom and Adeline (Raymond) Suring; and two brothers & sister-in-law; Leland (VanDella Krause) Goeke, Irving Goeke.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Rev. Christopher Hoppe will officiate. Immediately following the service, military rites will be accorded by V.F.W. Otto Oas Post 659. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel and burial of Don's cremated remains will take place at Evergreen Cemetery at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 7:00 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Don always said he never met a stranger that he didn't like. He also had a motto in life that was to have a positive attitude on everything you do, and to leave the world a better place than when you entered it.
In lieu of sending flowers, memorials in his name would be appreciated.
Don's family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staffs of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center and Bellin Health Hospital in Green Bay for the care and compassion they provided.
Goeke, Donald P.
Donald P. Goeke, age 85, a resident of Manitowoc, entered into eternal life peacefully and with no pain on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Bellin Health Hospital in Green Bay.
Don was born to the late Arthur and Hedwig (Vetter) Goeke in Newton on October 26, 1929. He served his country in the U. S. Army between World War II and Korea at Fort Knox Kentucky, 3rd Armored Division. Don was the first in Manitowoc county to be recalled to active duty and joined the U. S. Air Force during Korea where he served state side .
Donald married Mathilda Lohse on April 18, 1953. He worked at numerous places at managerial levels, the last being Schwartz Manufacturing. Don was a former member of the North East Wisconsin Industrial Engineers. He volunteered in the Cub Scout program for 10 years in various capacities to include Pack leader, round table commissioner and chairman of the Manitowoc and Calumet counties program, volunteered at the head start program for 11 years and was active in the PTA program at Franklin School for 5 years, and established a city wide PTA council to better be heard at School Board and City Council meetings. Don served one term on the county board and numerous county committees. Don and Tillie enjoyed their time together raising their children, boating, going for scenic car rides, later in life going for motorcycle rides, and spending time with their children, grandchildren and great grand children.
Survivors include Don's wife: Tillie; daughter: Nancy (Robert) Zipperer; son: Donald (Jeanmarie) Goeke Jr.; grandchildren: Kari, Kurt, Erica, Ryan, Danielle, Donald III and Malynnda; great grandchildren: Acacia, Keegan, Drayk, Kiara and Cameron; brother & sister-in-laws: Norbert (Margie) Goeke and Dorothy Goeke; also numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Don was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters & brother-in-laws; Lucille (Raymond) Roskom and Adeline (Raymond) Suring; and two brothers & sister-in-law; Leland (VanDella Krause) Goeke, Irving Goeke.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Rev. Christopher Hoppe will officiate. Immediately following the service, military rites will be accorded by V.F.W. Otto Oas Post 659. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel and burial of Don's cremated remains will take place at Evergreen Cemetery at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 7:00 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Don always said he never met a stranger that he didn't like. He also had a motto in life that was to have a positive attitude on everything you do, and to leave the world a better place than when you entered it.
In lieu of sending flowers, memorials in his name would be appreciated.
Don's family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staffs of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center and Bellin Health Hospital in Green Bay for the care and compassion they provided.
Donald P. Goeke, age 85, a resident of Manitowoc, entered into eternal life peacefully and with no pain on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Bellin Health Hospital in Green Bay.
Don was born to the late Arthur and Hedwig (Vetter) Goeke in Newton on October 26, 1929. He served his country in the U. S. Army between World War II and Korea at Fort Knox Kentucky, 3rd Armored Division. Don was the first in Manitowoc county to be recalled to active duty and joined the U. S. Air Force during Korea where he served state side .
Donald married Mathilda Lohse on April 18, 1953. He worked at numerous places at managerial levels, the last being Schwartz Manufacturing. Don was a former member of the North East Wisconsin Industrial Engineers. He volunteered in the Cub Scout program for 10 years in various capacities to include Pack leader, round table commissioner and chairman of the Manitowoc and Calumet counties program, volunteered at the head start program for 11 years and was active in the PTA program at Franklin School for 5 years, and established a city wide PTA council to better be heard at School Board and City Council meetings. Don served one term on the county board and numerous county committees. Don and Tillie enjoyed their time together raising their children, boating, going for scenic car rides, later in life going for motorcycle rides, and spending time with their children, grandchildren and great grand children.
Survivors include Don's wife: Tillie; daughter: Nancy (Robert) Zipperer; son: Donald (Jeanmarie) Goeke Jr.; grandchildren: Kari, Kurt, Erica, Ryan, Danielle, Donald III and Malynnda; great grandchildren: Acacia, Keegan, Drayk, Kiara and Cameron; brother & sister-in-laws: Norbert (Margie) Goeke and Dorothy Goeke; also numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Don was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters & brother-in-laws; Lucille (Raymond) Roskom and Adeline (Raymond) Suring; and two brothers & sister-in-law; Leland (VanDella Krause) Goeke, Irving Goeke.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Rev. Christopher Hoppe will officiate. Immediately following the service, military rites will be accorded by V.F.W. Otto Oas Post 659. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel and burial of Don's cremated remains will take place at Evergreen Cemetery at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 7:00 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Don always said he never met a stranger that he didn't like. He also had a motto in life that was to have a positive attitude on everything you do, and to leave the world a better place than when you entered it.
In lieu of sending flowers, memorials in his name would be appreciated.
Don's family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staffs of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center and Bellin Health Hospital in Green Bay for the care and compassion they provided.
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