Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Gary J. Noffke, age 65, of Poygan, died Monday, March 18, 2013, at his home. He was born April 14, 1947, in Neenah to the late Clarence and Lucille (Birling) Noffke. Gary was a 1965 graduate of Menasha High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. Gary operated the Herbst Landing Bait Shop on Lake Poygan. He loved the outdoors, fishing, and hunting.
Gary is survived by his brothers and sisters, Wayne (Kelly), of Menasha; Lee (Nancy), of Land-O-Lakes; Pat (Tom) Makofski, of Menasha; Dan (Deb), of Omro; Kay Stuart, of Oshkosh; Nathan (special friend, Deb Hish), of Poygan; Bruce (Beth), of Poygan; Judy (Ron) Strebelinski, of Berlin; Tim (Kathy), of Larsen; Vaughn (Tami), of Poygan; Sheri Jo (Tom) Posselt; of Lakewood; sister-in-law, Barb Noffke, of Poygan; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Along with his parents, Gary was also preceded in death by one brother, Ron; a nephew, Darrin Noffke; and two nieces, Michelle Makofski and Vanessa Stuart.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 22, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home, 904 E. Main St. Winneconne with Sr. Pam Biehl officiating. Burial will be in the St. Thomas Cemetery, Poygan, on Saturday, March 23. A visitation for family and friends will be on Friday at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
Please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.
Bonnie Blink wrote on March 21, 2013
Hey Donna,
I just got news of Ben's death. Please accept my sincere condolences. Prayers to you and your family in this time of sadness. Let the Grace of our Lord carry you and your family through your sorrow. May he hold you close to his heart and comfort you. A beautiful face is shining down on you and keeping you safe until the time comes when you meet again. Take care and God bless.
Sincerely,
Bonnie
Bob and Carol Weber wrote on March 19, 2013
Ben I enjoyed seeing you at all the fishery's with your scooter and your custom beer holder. You where one great and tough guy, you will be missed very much at the fishery, have fun in heaven.
Cindy Borski wrote on March 19, 2013
Donna and Veronica, May god bless and keep you. You are in my thoughts and prayers,
Love & Hugs, Cindy/Aunt Cindy
Billy Schroeder wrote on March 19, 2013
Donna and family, im sorry for your loss. Ben has been my friend since i started coming to Winneconne more than twenty years ago. I shared many laughs and many beers with my friend and i will miss him terribly.I can only hope he didnt suffer in the end, and we all must remember he is in a better place now.I will not be able to attend Bens service due to work conflicts. I hope to see you soon Donna. Billy Schroeder and family
Gail Ford wrote on March 18, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.