John Goelz

John R. Goelz M.D. Dr. John Goelz passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Rennes Nursing Home, De Pere, WI. John was born June 20, 1914 in Milwaukee to John W. and Clara (Valentine) Goelz. He graduated from Washington High School and attended Marquette University, graduating from Marquette University Medical School (now Medical College of Wisconsin) in 1940. He graduated first in his class and was honored with membership in Alpha Sigma Nu. While at Marquette Medical School, he met Gertrude Sontag and they married in 1940 in St. Louis, MO where John was doing his residency at St. Louis University School of Medicine. John practiced medicine for 45 years - four in Brillion, WI, two in De Pere and 39 years in Green Bay, retiring in 1986. He was president of the Bellin and St. Vincent Hospital medical staff and also president of the Brown County Medical Society. John was also active in his church and community serving as president of Grace Lutheran Church and was a founder and board member of Woodside Nursing Home. He was also instrumental in the development of several businesses in the Green Bay area. During this time, John & Gertrude were blessed with four children, Ja...[more]

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, Bob, Jean and Richard. After 36 years of marriage, Gertrude passed away. John later married Ruth Wickman to whom he was married for 33 years before she passed away in 2010. John loved traveling throughout Europe, the United States and Canada, but was always happy to return to his home in Green Bay and his cottage in Fish Creek, WI. He will be remembered for his dedication to family, community and profession. He is survived by his children, Bob (Bonnie), Green Bay, Jean Bahnsen (friend, Joe Bundrick), Wayne, PA, Richard (Jennie) Hamel, MN, Michael (Terry) Wickman, Green Bay, and Tom (Patricia) Wickman, Greenfield, WI; grandchildren, Mary (Mark) Thomas, Janet (Sam) Cohen, Chrissey (Jarad) Baker, Katie (Tom) Nickerson, Peter and Linna Goelz, Marguerite and Daniel Wickman, Christopher, Laurie and Lisa Wickman; five great-grandchildren, Alex, Anna, Sarah, Abigail and Isaac; and a nephew, David (Margie) Luebkeman. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Gertrude, his wife, Ruth, sisters, Norma and Ruth and an infant daughter, Janet. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 9, from 4 to 7 pm at Lyndahl Funeral Home, 1350 Lombardi Avenue. A private memorial service will be held Thursday, January 10, at Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Julie Wrubbel-Lange officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lyndahl.com. The Goelz family would like to thank the staff at Rennes Nursing home, Dr. Lemkuil, Deb, Jane and especially caregivers, Mary Zambrowicz, Cindy, Beth and Jackie for their loving care. A memorial fund has been established in John's memory for the Boys and Girls Club of Green Bay.