Gilbert Alois Hollaus

Gilbert A. (Gib) Hollaus, age 81 of Oshkosh passed away in the loving arms of his family, on February 19, 2008 at home in Oshkosh. He was born in Oshkosh on May 2, 1926, the son of Aloys and Mary (Obersteiner) Hollaus. Gibs parents had emigrated from the Zillertal Valley in Austria, to Oshkosh, in 1910.Gib owned Hollaus Heating and Air Conditioning since 1969, serving many loyal customers in Winnebago County, through the years.Gib is survived by his wife, Hertha Hollaus, Oshkosh; a sister, Helen (Gene) Troxell, of Oshkosh; Daughter, Judy (Dave)Goggin, of Cedarburg, WI; Grandson, David (Karen) Goggin, of Eau Claire, WI; Granddaughter, Sarah (Jeff) Krzykowski,of Cedarburg, WI and Great Grandsons, Patrick and Samuel of Cedarburg, WI, as well as Nieces and Nephews. Gib was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Rose, Elsie and Mary.Gib served his country, volunteering for the Navy in 1944-46. He was assigned to a US Navy Auxiliary Tug and Rescue Ship (ATR), seeing action in World War II, in the Pacific Theater. He was honorably discharged in Charleston, S.C. and married Hertha R. Rogge at Old St. Marys Church in Charleston, on April 24, 1946. Gib was a long-time member of the American Legion Cook-Fuller Post, in Oshkosh.Gib was an extraordinary man, known as Papa to his family. In his business he kept his customers warm in winter, and cool in summer. Many of those customers became close friends, and caring for their needs became his passion. Many joyous and memorable family vacations were spent in Eagle River, WI, where Gib caught and released many grateful fish. He also enjoyed an annual deer hunting trip to his land in Shawano County, with friends and family members. Many stories and tall tales have come from the over fifty years of the hunting excursions to the hunting cabin.The family extends a special thank you to all the caring nurses in ICU and 2 West at Aurora Hospital in Oshkosh. The family also wishes to thank Dr. Alzoubi and Dr. Lake, of Aurora, who attended to Gibs medical needs during the past year. Gib was lovingly cared for by the angels of hospice care, Roxanne Lemieux and Roxie Barkhahn, during the last week of his life. The family also wishes to thank Fr. Jim Jugenheimer, Pastor of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish for his comforting words and anointing of Gib.Visitation for Gib will be held from 10:00am to 11:00am on Friday, February 22, 2008, at Most Blessed Sacrament (St. Peters) Catholic Church, 435 High Street in Oshkosh. A Mass of Christian Burial and celebration of his life will be held at Most Blessed Sacrament (St. Peters) Catholic Church, 435 High Street in Oshkosh, at 11:00am, on Friday, February 22, 2008, in Oshkosh.In lieu of flowers, memorials to Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Gibs name would be appreciated.

Most Blessed Sacrament- St Peter site



435 High Ave.
Oshkosh
WI
54901

Friday, February 22, 2008
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM



Most Blessed Sacrament- St Peter site



435 High Ave.
Oshkosh
WI
54901

Friday, February 22, 2008
11:00 AM



Lake View Memorial Park



2786 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh
WI
54901