Obit: Goetsch, Albert (1928 - 2017)
Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Billington, Boutin, Goetsch, Hunsicker, Klieber, Radtke, Klieber,
Schmitt
----Source: The Helke Funeral Home (Wausau, WI) 9/10/2017
Goetsch, Albert (1 AUG 1928 - 9 SEP 2017)
Albert Goetsch, 89, of Merrill passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at
Benedictine Living Community of Wausau.
He was born August 1, 1928 in Wausau to the late Theodore and Matilda (Radtke)
Goetsch. Albert was a veteran with the U.S. Army. On July 1, 1950, he married
Beverly Klieber at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau.
For twenty years they owned and operated the Red Granite Tavern on Hwy K. Albert
also worked in the road maintenance department for the Town of Maine until
retiring in 1980. Albert was a kind, caring man who had an easy going
personality and wonderful sense of humor which resulted in many friendships over
the years. He and Beverly loved going on yearly Las Vegas trips with their
friends. Albert enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and watching the Brewers and
Packers. He always looked forward to playing his weekly Sheepshead cards with
the boys.
Survivors include his son, Steve (Laurie) Goetsch of Merrill, one grandson
Christopher of Mauston, two step grandchildren, Amber Slozes of Madison and
William Boutin of Minocqua and sister-in-law, Marlene Goetsch of Wausau. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Beverly, brother, Ted and two sisters, Emily
Schmitt and Marion Billington.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Faith
Lutheran Church, 15425 S. Hwy K, Merrill. Rev. Dr. Paul Hunsicker will
officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00
p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday at the Helke Funeral Home, 302 Spruce St., Wausau
and at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services.
You may sign our family guest book at
www.helke.com.
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