Alda Goldade

Alda H. Goldade, 89, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Mount View Care Center-Wausau.  Only 2 ½ months after her husband Jake passed away.

Alda was born on May 11, 1932 to the late Albert and Eva (Seeberger) Wehri in Hebron, North Dakota.  She married Jake Goldade on September 11, 1956 at St. Clement’s, Haymarsh, ND.

Alda enjoyed reading, playing bingo, crocheting, and watching the game show channel.  She loved to go on trips with Progressive Travel.  She worked for the DCE school district as a custodian and was known for washing the football uniforms.  After retiring she worked for Quality Foods IGA and First Student.  She then received her bus driver’s license at the age of 70 and drove school bus for First Student.  She will always be remembered for her strudel, caramel rolls and the whole month of December baking Christmas cookies and treats.

Alda is survived by her children Clifford Goldade, Lauren Goldade, Miriam (Gene) Gilbertson, Lynn Goldade, Michael Goldade, and Dawn (Andy) Augustine. She is further survived by seven grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; as well as her sibling Leonard (Irene) Wehri and sister-in-law Irmgard Wehri  She is preceded in death by her husband Jake, and siblings Joseph, Bruno, Alvin, Sister Miriam, Sister Mary Albert and Sister Adele.

The family would like to thank Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and the staff at Mount View Care Center for the wonderful care that was given.  A special thank you to Amy Kurth NP with Aspirus Palliative Care.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at St. Therese Catholic Church, 113 W. Kort St., Rothschild. The Rev. Joseph Albert will officiate.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of mass at church.  Inurnment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Kronenwetter.

The service will be live streamed and made available for future viewing on this obituary page.