Goldie B. Guss Racine (formerly of Cudahy)- Mrs. Goldie B. (nee: Glazier) Guss, 97, passed away at the home of her nephew and niece, Herbert and Carmen Glazier, on Wednesday, December 7, 2005. Goldie was born in Cudahy on April 4, 1908 to the late Frederic and Bebeanna (nee: Kleineider) Glazier. She graduated from St. Mary’s Girls Academy, Milwaukee State Teachers’ College and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Goldie taught thousands of kindergarten students in the Marshfield and Cudahy public school systems. After retiring from public schools, she continued to teach at Holy Family parish school in Cudahy until well into her eighties. Goldie loved all children and was well known for her wonderful work with four and five year olds. She leaves behind generations of former students who loved her and whom she loved. On October 8, 1940 at St. Frederick’s Catholic Church in Cudahy, she was united in marriage to Joseph Guss, who preceded her in death in 1950. Goldie was a longtime member of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, formerly known as St. Frederick’s, in Cudahy. While living in Racine, she was a member of St. Edward Parish. Goldie was a lifelong member of the Cudahy Historical Society and was an animal lover. Surviving are nephew and niece, Herbert and Carmen Glazier of Racine; and by many other special relatives, former students and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Goldie was preceded in death by her brother, Herbert (Margaret) Glazier; and older sister, Flossie, who died at the age of two. In accordance with Goldie’s wishes, cremation will take place. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Edward Catholic Church, 1401 Grove Avenue in Racine, on Friday, December 16, 2005 at 10 am with Rev. Richard J. Molter officiating. Private interment will take place in Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. There will be time to visit at the church on Friday from 9-10 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials to may be made to the Cudahy Historical Society, Cudahy Public Library or to Hospice Alliance-Kenosha. A special note of thanks to Dr. Mark DeCheck, and his nurse Diane, for the loving care and friendship that was fondly extended to Aunt Goldie. God bless you both!
Carl Deutsch says
Deepest sympathies to Ms. Guss’ family, friends and students.
Though I am now in my mid 40’s, I can still remember her being one of my very favorite teachers. I am sure I speak for many former students when I say that our experiences with her, both in and out of the classroom, created some of our most fond lifelong memories.
God Bless Goldie Guss.