James J. Golla Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James J. Golla of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, who passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James J. Golla or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Golla and Martha Golla (Tryba); his wife Virginia Litzer of Peter's Catholic Church; his siblings, Chester Golla, Marge Wanta and Irene Miskowski; his siblings-in-law, Dorothy Golla, Alfred Lewandowski, Hank Wanta, Jim Miskowski, Jim Pavelski, Cal Clausen and Vic Schultz; and his stepbrother William Kubisiak.
He is survived by: his daughters, Denise Ostrowski (Doug), Jacqueline Meyer, Jill Platta (Pat), Mary Jo Smiley (Tim) and Joleen Larsen (Pete); his grandchildren, Alyson Milanowski (Tyler), Samantha Gonzalez (Johann), Douglas James Ostrowski (Erin), April Burclaw (Steve), Jenni Welp (Jeff), Joe Blanke (Abby), Jim Blanke, Lizzie Beaster (Todd), Jake Smiley (Ashley), Alex Smiley, Ben Larsen (Sara), Megan Vruwink (Frank) and John Larsen (Myah); and his sisters, Rita Lewandowski, MaryAnn Pavelski, Virg Clausen and Faye Schultz. He is also survived by 20 great grandchildren.
