Henry William Goldapske

Henry William Goldapske, age 98, of North Fond du Lac, died Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Harbor Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center. Hank was born in Fond du Lac on January 31, 1928, to Paul and Minnie (Heber) Goldapske. He was born the tenth of their thirteen children.

On November 1, 1952, Henry was united in marriage to the love of his life, Patricia A. Duket. They shared 66 years of marriage until her passing on November 9, 2018. Henry served in the Korean War with the 5th Regimental Combat Team as a member of the Intelligence and Recon Unit. He was able to participate in the Honor Flight to Washington D.C. as a Veteran. Henry was a conductor for the Soo Line Railroad retiring in 1986. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and a shot and a beer.

Survivors include his sons, David (Nancy) Goldapske, of North Fond du Lac, and John (Cindy) Goldapske of Neshkoro; and his daughter, Sherry Goldapske of North Fond du Lac. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Kristal (Brian) Behnke, Jonathan (Katie) Patt, Joe Goldapske, Katie Daniel, Brian (Blair) Goldapske, Amy (Adam) Gratton, Samuel (Amber) Goldapske, and Jenna (Shawn) Bansemer. He is also survived by 17 great-grandchildren, Noah and Ashton Hoppe, Sophie and Maddox Behnke, Hoyt and Barrett Patt, Taylor (Tyler) Miller, Brooklyn Goldapske, Mirage and Alazne Daniel, Weston Goldapske, Wyatt, Jovi and Mabel Goldapske, Adalyn and Ayva Gratton, and Reese Bansemer; and other relatives and friends.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents; and his 9 brothers and three sisters: John (Lucille), Robert (Emma), Charles (Joyce) Arthur (Virginia), Walter (Gloria), Leonard (Margie), Elmer (Billie) Paul (Karen) Fred (Carol) Minnie (Gerald) Altman, Anne (Mike) Nolan, and Olga (Alfred) Toetz.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM until 12 noon at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1010 Adams Ave, North Fond du Lac, WI, 54937. A funeral service will follow the visitation at the church at 12 noon. Burial will follow the service at Ledgeview Memorial Park.

The family would also like to extend a special thank you to his dear neighbors Cindy and Ken Wagner and Jim and Mary Schulze, and all of his amazing caretakers-especially Sara, Erin, Cindy, Delaney, Kendall, Haille, Rachel, and Gabriel. Their kindness brings us peace.

Services are in the care of Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, 524 North Park Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935. Additional information and guestbook can be found at ueckerwitt.com