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HANCOCK – Wayne D. Goulette, 77, a resident of Hancock, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at his home following a lengthy illness.
He was born on June 13, 1946, in Laurium, a son of the late Joseph and Rose (Huard) Goulette. Wayne was raised in Laurium and was a graduate of the Houghton High School. He also was a graduate of the first Culinary Class from Gogebic Community College.
Mr. Goulette was a veteran having served with the United States Army.
On December 27, 1969, he was united in marriage to the former Kathleen Hauswirth. The couple had resided in Hancock where they raised their family. Mr. Goulette had worked at White Pine Copper Mine. He then worked at Lazzari's Market in Hancock before beginning a career in the Food Service Department at Michigan Technological University retiring in 2006.
Wayne enjoyed woodworking projects and spending time with his family and friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents, his brother Joseph and his In-laws.
Surviving are: His wife Kathleen Goulette of Hancock. His children: Lori (John) Sullivan of Laurium, James (Amy) Goulette of Lake Linden, Lisa Goulette of South Range.
His grandchildren: Damien (Brooke) Goulette, Kristen Goulette, Brendan (Serena Soulliere) Sullivan and Jacob Goulette. His great-grandchildren: Connor Goulette and Ryland Goulette.
His siblings: Gail (Michael) Welsh of Wyoming, MI, Deborah (Donald ) Hannula of Rabbit Bay, Rodney (Sherry) Goulette of Gulf Port, Mississippi. His sister-in-law: Joan Goulette of Laurium. His brothers-in-laws: Robert (Mary) Hauswirth, Richard (Barbara Fisher) Hauswirth, Keith Hauswirth.
Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service for Wayne will be held at 12 noon Monday, October 2, 2023, at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock with Rev. Brahm Semmler Smith to officiate. The interment will be in the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Columbarium.
Friends may call on Monday, October 2, 2023, from 10 a.m. until time of services at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock.
To view Wayne's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net.