Harlan Martin Gollnick, age 83, of Friendship, Wisconsin met his Lord on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Wm S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital following in Madison, Wisconsin following a short battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Adams, Wisconsin. Rev. John Krebs will officiate. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. until the time of service on Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Interment will be at the Hillside Cemetery, Coloma, Wisconsin at a later date.
Harlan was born October 31, 1932 in Amherst, Wisconsin the son of Martin and Laura (Johnson) Gollnick.
He married Dawn A. Whitrock on August 31, 1952 at Coloma.
Harlan went to school in Westfield, WI where he met his future wife. After high school he enlisted in the United States Navy. Following Navy Boot Camp he married Dawn and their first station was Virginia Beach, VA. Harlan served on three ships, one was the USS Norfolk on its maiden voyage. He spent twelve years in the Navy.
The couple moved back to the Coloma area and then Friendship while Harlan worked at Badger Ordinance in Baraboo until it closed. He then started his own business doing repair work and opening/closing seasonal homes in Adams County until his death.
Harlan and Dawn had a loving home for their children and foster children in their care. He enjoyed the school that he transported as a bus driver for the A-F School District for many years. He was proud of his large vegetable and flower gardens. He and Dawn were avid R-V’ers traveling through-out the United States, including Alaska. These later years they enjoyed being winter Texans.
Harlan was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Adams.
Harlan is survived by his loving wife Dawn; daughters, Pamela Gollnick & Kelli (Joseph) Stone; son, James (Tami Jo Lemon) Gollnick; eight grandchildren, Hallie, Jesse James, Joey, David, Dakota, Andrew, Emily, and Khloe; one sister, one brother, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, one sister, and one young daughter.
So sorry for your loss.Harlan was a great man and a dear friend to my step dad John Lauterbach and my family and all our friends.Jerry “Rightgeous”& Harlan will be telling some great stories, especially together again now.I visited him in Villa Pines while my mother was there. All our Love and condolences to you Dawn and your family. BLESSINGS to you all.If you need anything just ask only a phone call away ..away.AlsoJamie,Kelly,& Haley
Our family’s sympathy goes out to Mr. Gollnick’s family.
I will miss Harlan and his stories and his smoked trout treats he’d bring into work. He was always nice to me and always offered up great advice. Dawn, you and your family will be in my prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss, Harlan was one of a kind. He will be greatly missed.
Dawn ,and Family so sorry for your loss . Harlan was a nice person , butchers hog with him at Jim Jarosch place. He will be missed by all that knew him. God bless you in your time of sorrow.
Dawn and family, you have our sympathy on the loss of Harlan. Got to know both of you from when I worked at Bowers and then later through the school, he was a kind man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My sincere condolences to you Dawn, and the rest of your family. Harlan was a good and kind man, and always had a story to tell or joke to share. We also benefited from his bountiful garden!!! May God bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand as you go through this difficult journey. I am honored you asked to me sing on Friday, and I will try to do my best in memory of your dear husband.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
So sorry to hear of Harlan’s passing. He was a great man and will be missed From the girls at Shopko pharmacy
Dawn & family, so sorry for your loss. Phil worked for Harlan many years ago you and your family are in our prayers.
Jamie & Kelli and families, so sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Dawn and family
I am so so sorry for your loss. I remember Harlan always having time to visit…..even if it was in a parking lot. What a truly nice man.
Dawn, may you and your family find comfort in God, Family and Friends. Rest in Peace Harlan
(Dawn….I worked with you at H.H.)
Sorry for your loss
So sorry dawn and Kelly ill be thinking of u and just knw ur in my thoughts and prayers .love u XXOO
So very sorry for your loss. Sending healing prayers to you all in this difficult time. Keep him close to you in your hearts and know he will be watching over you from his new pain free mansion in the sky.
I am really sorry to hear of the passing of Harlan, he sure was a good man, a great guy, a real classic, he surely will be missed, my thoughts and prayers are with his wife & family.
So sad to hear about the passing of Harlan! Seen him not too long ago and I did not know he was sick. He was one of the most reliable people I ever knew. Always there to help and always there to share a story. He will be deeply missed. It will definitely be a void to not see him when I come up to my summer home. My sympathies to Dawn and family!
Harley was always a good man and will always be “my dad”. He will be greatly missed. God gained a wonderful careing angel. Until we meet again Harlan you are forever in my heart and thoughts.
I will always remember the kind hearted man that Harlan was. He would come to SHARE and always offer to help. So many happy memories. Keep those close Dawn and it will bring you comfort!
Dawn & family we are so sorry for your loss. Harlan was great guy & will be missed by a lot of people. Cuddles loved him too. You will be in our prayers.
So sorry for your loss.
so sorry on your loss. may God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time