Kathleen L. Goll, 74, of Sheboygan, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Sheboygan Health
Services. She was born November 25, 1945 in Sheboygan to Edwin and Esther (Justus) Thiel. She
graduated from South High School with the Class of 1963 and went on to receive her degree in childcare
from LTC.
On July 18, 1964 she was united in marriage to George Goll at St. Peter Lutheran Church.
Kathleen did babysitting in the basement of North Bowl Lanes for many years, and was a nanny for
many local families, she also cleaned houses. Kathleen was the seamstress for the ELMS Band and the
Top Hats. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, puzzle books, reading, baking, decorating her house on holidays
both inside and outside, and gardening. She also was an avid collector of Roosters. Creating memories
with her family and grandchildren was a passion of hers.
Kathleen is survived by her husband George, children; Kristin (Shawn) Madson, Debbie Goll, David
(Dawn Rose) Goll, Julie Goll and Joseph (Jamie) Goll, grandchildren; Sarah, Jill, Samuel, Alexandria, and
McKenzie, siblings; Elaine Arpke, Shirley Heibel, and Keith (Julia) Thiel, brother-in-law Jeff Bichler, and
many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister
Kandy Bichler, brother Jimmy Thiel, brothers-in-law; Ralph Arpke and Jerry Heibel, and a nephew Steven
Arpke.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 8, 2020 at 5:00 PM at St. Luke Lutheran Church, N6193
Hwy 32, Sheboygan Falls, with Pastor Elizabeth Jaeger officiating. Inurnment will follow at St. Lucas
Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Friday, May 8, 2020 from 3:00 PM until the
time of service at the CHURCH.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Kathleen’s name.
The family would like to thank the staff at Davita Dialysis, Sheboygan Health Services, Waterford in
Plymouth, and Community Care for taking care of our Mother all these years. Also, to Heartland Hospice
for their care, support and compassion.
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