Billie Jean Goldapske

Billie Jean Goldapske, age 82, of North Fond du Lac, died Saturday, June 24, 2017 at her residence. She was born on January 1, 1935 in Raleigh, MS, the daughter of James and Lela Yates. On December 17, 1951 she married Elmer Goldapske in Pasagoula, MS. Billie Jean was a loving Christian woman that shared her spiritual side and God came first in her life. She was member of Luther Memorial Church. Billie Jean loved her children and spent her life raising her family. She worked at Ademanco and also Maid 4U in Fond du Lac.



Survivors include eight children, Gail High of Eden, Donna Jean (Wayne) Poepping of Fond du Lac, Susan Ann Wollitz of Neshkoro, Ronald P. (Keli) Goldapske of Redgranite, Jacqueline Ann (Mike) Schwersinske of North Fond du Lac, Peggy L. (Michael) Meyer of Fond du Lac, Pamela J. (Andrew) Schmid of Fond du Lac, John F. (Barbara) Goldapske of Fond du Lac; twenty-nine grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; three siblings, Mildred Collins, David (Lynn) Yates, and W.L. Yates all of Meridian, MS; three brothers-in-law, Henry (Pat) Goldapske, Paul (Karen) Goldapske, and Fred Goldapske all of Fond du Lac; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother; two sisters; and one brother.



Visitation will take place on Saturday, July 1, 2017 from 9 AM until 12 noon at Luther Memorial Church, 134 21st St, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935. The funeral service will follow at the church at 12 noon. Burial will take place at Estabrooks Cemetery.