Detlef Joachim Golleck's Obituary
Detlef Joachim Golleck
December 12, 1941-June 11, 2023
In loving memory of Detlef Joachim Golleck, who went to be with the Lord June 11, 2023.
He was 81 years old.
Detlef was born on December 12, 1941 to Herbert and Hildegard Golleck in Germany.
He was an awarding-winning Head Chef and Pastry Chef and cooked in the finest restaurants. Detlef loved to travel to Europe and throughout the United States with his wife Barbara. His love of cooking and baking was part of his daily routine. Watching European soccer games and NASCAR races with his wife Barbara was one of his favorite things to do.
The viewing and funeral service will be held at South Park Funeral Home. Viewing will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm June 21, 2023. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm June 22, 2023. Burial will follow the service at South Park Cemetery.
We know that Detlef was met in Heaven by those who preceded him: His father Herbert, mother Hildegard and his sisters Ingrid and Brigitte.
Detlef is survived by his wife, Barbara who was married for 56 years; sons Christopher and Peter and daughter Brigitte; grandchildren Preston, Spencer, Cassandra, Harrison, Bryce, Tabatha, Maverick, Zilpah and Zoey; son-in-law Kevin and sisters-in-law Dalila and Cecilia.
We will always remember his strength, his hard work and dedication to our family, his advice, his sacrifices and the LOVE he gave to us. We love you forever Detlef, Papa, Opa, PoPo and Pa.
Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. ”
Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
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