Lloyd Gahart Jr., 92, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 9, 2018, at Brookside Care Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Dodgeville, WI, on June 26, 1926, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Wilma (Bierkircher) Gahart Sr. He moved to Kenosha as a child and was educated in local schools. On December 2, 1950, he married Arlene Heidersdorf at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church; she preceded him in death on July 20, 2015. Lloyd was employed by Kenosha Beef International and later Tennessee Livestock Producers as a cattle buyer. He was a Kenosha County 4-H Beef Project Leader, an avid golfer, and loved to support his children’s and grandchildren’s events. Surviving Lloyd are his children, Gary (Christine) Gahart of Union Grove, Jeff (Linda) Gahart of Elkhorn, Lynn Dix of Mount Pleasant, Doug (Margie) Gahart of Elkhorn, Christine Madsen of Twin Lakes, Mark Gahart of Burlington, and Roger (Brenda) Gahart of Kenosha; a sister, Carol Novak of Kenosha; 17 grandchildren, Eric (Gerri), Scott (Denise), Stacy, Ross (Mindy), Kevin (Kristen), Heath (Dina), Jeffrey, Rebecca (Chad), Jacob, Anne, Ashley (Jason), Kyle (Laura), Paige (Mason), Garett (Nancy), Audrey, Wylie and Brooks; and 19 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Gahart Scholey; a son-in-law, Jim Dix; two grandchildren, Korina Lynn Dix and Billy Lloyd Dix; a brother, David Gahart; and a sister, Joyce Shaffer. Lloyd’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Brookside Care Center for all of the kind and compassionate care they gave him. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 16th, at Proko Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 4:00 p.m. Interment will be held on Monday, December 17th, at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Paris, WI, at 10:00 a.m.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Lloyd’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Carolyn Mish
January 15, 2019
I was sorry to hear of Lloyd's passing. He and Buzz had a lot of good times together, especially with bike racing. I understand Lloyd gave Buzz his first racing bike and that started Buzz racing down at Washington Bowl with Buzz earning the title of Wisconsin Junior Bike Champion. Lloyd was a very special cousin - I'm glad I had a chance to see him when Bob and he were both in Brookside.
Mike Shipman & Family
December 17, 2018
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Lloyd Gahart. Lloyd was a one of kind man and someone I looked forward to chewing the fat with on a daily basis. I still remember inviting Lloyd to my wedding back in the day and warning him about wearing his "cow dung cowboy boots" to the festivities. He was always friendly to me, a good man, a character for sure, and was always entertaining with his epic debates during coffee with the boys at Mars. Lloyd will definitely be missed. Condolences from my family to the entire Gahart family.
Charles and Patricia Gohs
December 12, 2018
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. We know how important he was in so many lives. May the fondest memories help ease you in his loss.Chuck and Pat
Kathryn Gahart
December 10, 2018
My condolences to the Gahart family. I know how much he was loved.