Kenith “Kenny” L. Goldbeck, age 85, of Heafford Junction, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 13, 2026. Kenny was born on July 18, 1940, in Marathon County, WI, to the late Henry and Bernice (Jenssen) Goldbeck.
Kenny moved to Heafford Junction with his parents at the age of six and was a lifelong resident of the Northwoods/Tomahawk area. He started working for his father at Goldbeck & Sons Lumber Mill at an early age and continued the family business (later to be known as Nokomis Lumber Corp.) until his retirement in 2006. Kenny was a 1959 graduate of Tomahawk High School. He served in the Wisconsin National Guard during the Berlin Crisis and in retirement, drove truck for Maki Trucking. He was an avid outdoorsman and his hobbies included deer hunting, fishing, model airplanes, his many trips to Alaska, and baking sweets for his family. Above all, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and loyal friend to all who knew him. His passion was his grandchildren, who will miss him greatly.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Edith “Toolie” Goldbeck; his son, Lonn (Emma) Goldbeck; his daughter, Coleen Sukow; his grandchildren, Andrew (Marisa) Haring, Gregory (Dani) Haring, and Glenn (Amber) Goldbeck; his great-grandchildren, Kayleigh, Payton, Melodey, Sullivan, Lyfe, and Alijah; and his siblings, Gary (Darleen) Goldbeck, Gloria Beckman, Beverly Berres, and Sharon (Jim) Adamski. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Bernice; and his siblings, Glenn Goldbeck, Roger Goldbeck, and Lois Wilson.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Mark Gass will officiate. The family will receive friends for visitation from 9:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM. Generations Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family. You may view Kenny’s obituary and leave online condolences at generationsfuneral.com.
