Joanne Marie Golbricht (1940-2017)

Joanne Golbricht

          Joanne Marie Golbricht, age 76 a resident of Bristol died Sunday January 15th 2017 at her residence.

          Joanne was born in Kenosha on April 25th, 1940, the daughter of Gordon and Bernice (Sockness) Bell. She graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School as a member of the Class of 1958 and on August 12th, 1961 she was united in marriage with the love of her life Earl D. Golbricht at Grace Lutheran Church.

          Joanne worked at American Motors and Rolan Electric before taking time to raise her family. She then went back to work and worked at the video store, Frantal Nursery and Jelly Belly.

          Joanne enjoyed cheering on the Green Bay Packers, going on road trips to the casino, crocheting, building puzzles and collecting anything “Elvis”. She loved updating her status of Facebook and spending time with her special nieces and nephews. Every one of them made her face light up!

          She loved to bake and always had an “open door” policy for all her friends. She was also one of the best cooks, but mostly she was a loving and caring person. Nobody left her house without Joanne calling “Be careful!” after them.

          She will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 55 years Earl Golbricht, her children, Dawn (Larry) Litz, Dean (Tammie) Golbricht and Debra (Tim) Ironside as well as her four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She is further survived by her brother that she loved dearly Clifford (Kathy) Bell and by many special nephews and nieces. She is also survived by her grand dogs, especially Taylor and by her bird Cricket.

          Joanne was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday January 21st 2017 at 11:00AM at Kenosha Bible Church. (5405-67th Street) Visitation with the family will take place on Saturday at the church from 9:30AM until the time of service. Burial will take place later at Southern WI Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Thoughts for Joanne Marie Golbricht (1940-2017);

  • Helga McIntosh says:

    Earl and Dawn,
    So sorry to hear about your wife/mother. Even if you know it is coming, it is very hard to lose a loved one. She will be missed by many!

  • Cheryl uttech says:

    Dear Dawn and Earl, so sorry to hear about Joanne’s passing away. I loved talking to her and sharing stories when I delivered Avon. My prayers are with you as you get thru this difficult time. The great memories you have will help keep you strong. God bless! Cheryl Uttech

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