Joseph M. Golichnik

Joseph M. Golichnik, 88, of Fond du Lac, died Saturday, October 15, 2022, at his residence. This is what our Dad wanted his obituary to say – “Joe died, Corvette for sale”. We always tried to honor his wishes, but not this one! Joseph Methodius Golichnik was born October 24, 1933, to Joseph and Anne (Jeray) Golichnik, in Sheboygan, WI. They had a family of four children: Anna Mae, Joe, Laurie and Mike. Dad attended Sheboygan South High School and met our mom at a CYO meeting – he knew when she walked in wearing her navy-blue pea coat that he was going to marry her! They married on October 24, 1952, and moved to Fond du Lac for Dad to work at G&L. Shortly after, they started their family – Cheryl, Kate, Mimi and Joe. In 1963, he started his career at Mercury Marine, serving in a number of different positions making many friends, including some he met in his travels to Japan. He was highly respected and touched the lives of many. Dad’s retirement started a new adventure for him and our mom – first being a 3 month “job” in Maui, Hawaii. They enjoyed all their memorable travels. Dad enjoyed playing cards, meeting friends for lunch, going out for dinner, having a gimlet while cooking on the grill, making and giving away bird houses, “scattering joy”, visits from family and friends, especially the “little ones” who would be directed to the candy cupboard and maybe even given a dollar when they left! He also did enjoy a cocktail or two! He has been a member of St. Patrick’s/Holy Family for 70 years. Our mom was forever his “bride” – he adored her and she was his everything. Dad is survived by our mom, Marilyn (Progar), children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Cheryl (Jeff – deceased) Kuhnz and family Brian (Dawn) Kuhnz – Anna and Addy; Julie (Nick) Rusch – Lilly and Henry; Dan (Sarah) Kuhnz – Hayden, Hadley, Dawson and Leelah; Kate (Gary) Flohr – Tony (Katie) Mathos – Sophia and Ben; Mimi (Jeff) Ipsen – Angela Ipsen, Amy (Jonathan) Leonard – Lydia, Alyssa, Ellie and JJ; Joe (Katie) Golichnik – Callie (Charles) Barfield – Lou; Patrick & JT; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. VISITATION: The family will greet friends from 4:00 – 6:00 PM, on Friday, October 21, 2022, at Kurki Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 31 East Division Street, Fond du Lac. SERVICE: A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, October 21, 2022, at Kurki Funeral Chapel & Crematory, with Deacon Dale Paczkowski officiating. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are appreciated to Hospice, St. Vincent’s, Salvation Army or Holy Family. Dad’s daily prayer: Lord, thank you for my life, I thank you for my wife. I thank you for my family and friends. I thank you for my health. I thank you for my wealth. I thank you for this world full of wonders without end. For all these things and more, I thank you.

Joseph M. Golichnik

October 24, 1933 - October 15, 2022