William "Bill"
Goralski
MEMORIAL SERVICE & CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION
Saturday, May 23, 2026
at
Our Lady of Lourdes
3722 S. 58th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53220
Memorial Gathering: 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM
Memorial Mass: 1:00 PM
If you want to honor Bill with a memorial donation,
please consider donating to:
Milwaukee County War Memorial Center
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Make a Donation – War Memorial Center
or
Disabled American Veterans
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Support DAV Today! – Donate Today – Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
or
A veteran’s organization of your choice
William Lee Goralski “Doc Ski”
April 18, 2026. Age 77 years. Cherished husband of Ann Vollmer-Goralski for 40 years. Beloved father Eric, Justin, and Garrett (Breanda) Goralski, and Elizabeth (Thomas Jr.) Henk. Loving grandfather of Christina (Steve) Thalman, Daniele (Daniel) Hornsby, Liani, Thomas and Elijah Henk. Proud great-grandfather Lelan and Logan Thalman. Dear brother of Bonnie, Peter (Pamela), Gary (Debbie), and Marlanne (Greg Blattner) Goralski. Fond uncle of Deby (Jim), Robert, Michelle (Gary), Gary Jr. (Lisa), Mark (Jamie), Phillip (Allison), Brooke, Andrew (Lauren), and Ericka (Brandon). Further survived by great nieces and nephews, other relatives, his four-legged children, many dear friends – including his high school “clique” and his veteran “brothers” – especially Tim Baranzyk. Bill was preceded in death by his son Gregory and parents William P. and Lewanna Goralski.
Bill enlisted in the Army in 1967 where he served in the 1st Infantry Division – Black Lions 2nd / 28th during the Vietnam War as a Spec 5 combat medic. He was awarded two Purple Hearts, Bronze Stars, Combat Medical Badge, as well as many other medals. He was also named Milwaukee County Veteran of the Year in 2013. He was the VAVS representative for the Military Order of the Purple Heart at Zablocki VA Medical Center, a past treasurer of WI Vietnam Vets Chapter 1 and was also a member of many other veterans organizations where he was known as “Doc Ski.”
Bill worked for the USPS, retiring after over 35 years of loyal service.
Family and friends will gather at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 3722 S. 58th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53220 on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 12:00 Noon until the time of the Memorial Mass at 1:00 PM.
If you want to honor Bill with a memorial donation, please consider donating to the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, Disabled American Veterans, or a veteran’s organization of your choice.
Bill was a true brother in arms with me, as we spent our year in Vietnam together. He was the company head medic and each platoon had a medic. As such he was mentor, leader and chief supporter for all of us. As we all were green to our situation, I’ll never know where he acquired such courage to see us all through, but he did. We were in our teens, and now seems a minor miracle that we managed to survive the ordeal. I still believe I might not have without his much needed support. Love you Bill rip I will always be in your debt. J. Myers
It’s a honor to have known Bill for the past 27 years as a fellow postal employee and veteran. A true patriot has been called home and he will be missed. My condolences goes out to Ann and the entire Goralski family.
As Bills supervisor at Postal Service for 2 years, I got to know him very well. It took me years to appreciate what a kind soul and wonderful human being he was. Always thoughtful and patient with me. The world has lost a very special person when Bill passed. It was my honor and privilege to have worked with him. May God bless him, his lovely wife Ann and family. RIP Bill. With love, Gary
Here’s a polished and heartfelt version you could use for the obituary:
Bill and I first met years ago when I recognized him from the Memorial Day parades in Menomonee Falls during my teenage years. When I later began working at the VA Dental Clinic, I walked up to him and shared where I recognized him from. From that moment on, a beautiful friendship grew.
We would spend time talking in the waiting room, sharing many wonderful stories — and even a few not-so-good ones. No matter the conversation, we always ended it with laughter and a hug. Bill had a way of bringing warmth and joy to those around him, and the memories we shared will always stay close to my heart.
He will be truly missed.