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1940
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2020
Milton Goetsch Obituary
Minocqua - Milton R. Goetsch, age 80 of Minocqua, WI died Saturday, October 10th at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. Milton was born on March 21, 1940 in Wausau, WI the son of Raymond F. and Violet (nee Brunner) Goetsch. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1958 and proudly served in the US Navy and US Coast Guard. Milton married Donna Goetsch on May 15, 1965. Milton was an supervising engineer with GTE and after retiring to the Lakeland area was a school bus driver for many years.
Milton enjoyed fishing, camping, reading and especially spending time with family and friends. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his children Kimberly Holbein, Karen (Michael) Goetsch-Poupart, Michael (Sheryl) Goetsch and by his grandchildren Laken, Andrew, Hannah, Bella, Alicia and Cassie and by his siblings Larry, Bruce and Brian Goetsch. Milton was preceded in death by his wife Donna Goetsch, his father Raymond, birth mother Violet and mother Lucille.
Cremation took place and private family services will be held.
Online condolences may be shared at nimsgernfuneral.com
NIMSGERN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES IS SERVING THE FAMILY.
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Arthur Killey
May 7, 2023
My condolences to the family.
Milton & I met at Navy Radioman A school Bainbridge, Md. Milton rode with me on leave after school. Following leave we met in Chicago & I drove him to his duty station at Youngstown Va on my way to duty at Norfolk Naval Air Station.
Arthur Killey AT1 USNR Retired
Thomas M. Szarkowitz
October 16, 2020
Kim,
We have just heard about the passing of your father. We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss and regret that we are unable to be there with you during this sorrowful time.
You are in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers. May God Bless you and your family.
We thank you, Milton Goetsch, for your devoted service to our great Country.
Our Deepest Condolences,
The Thomas M. Szarkowitz Family
United States Navy (Retired)
Mesa, AZ
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