Janet E. Gohde, 87, of Racine, passed away at the Hospice Alliance Hospice House, Pleasant Prairie, on Thursday, December 7, 2023. She was born in Rhinelander, WI, on November 3, 1934, the daughter of the late Oren and Eileen (nee: Barber) Joslin.

Mrs. Gohde had been a resident of Racine since 1942. She was a graduate of William Horlick High School, Class of '52. On September 13, 1958, she was united in marriage to Don E. Gohde, who preceded her in death on May 17, 2000. Mrs. Gohde had been employed by Haban Mfg. for over 17 ½ years until her retirement. She was a longtime and active member of the Salvation Army. Mrs. Gohde enjoyed crocheting and making crafts.

Surviving are her daughter, Janet Langlois; two grandchildren, Kenda Gohde, and William Maxwell Gohde; sister, Lois O'Connor, all of Racine; brother, Arthur (Evelyn) Joslin, of Birchwood, WI. Her nieces, nephews, church family, other, relatives, and friends, also survive her. In addition to her parents and beloved husband, Mrs. Gohde was preceded in death by her son, William Gohde in December of 1996.

Service Details

Her funeral Service will  be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, on Thursday, December 14 ^th at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be that day from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park.