Gordon Held Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gordon Held (West Bend, Wisconsin), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 14, 2025 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gordon Held to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Held and Veronica Held; his wife Joanne; his mother-in-law Camille Draws; and his siblings, Ray (Dorothy), Sister Ronald, Gus (Marge), Valeria Auler (Ken) and Ronald (Marian).
He is survived by: his children, Steven (Kathy), Kathleen Brinkman (John), Michael (Gale), Patricia and Marybeth Burg (Jesse); his grandchildren, Brian Melms, Jessica Hubbard (Stan), Julianna Mentel (Andy), Alyssa Wolfe (Tyler), Katie, Daniel Brinkman, Nick (Allison), Matthew Brinkman, Braden Burg and Keaton Burg; and his great grandchildren, Elijah, Kenadi, Kylee, Sophia, Micah, Atticus, Calvin, Arden and Asher. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at the Holy Angels Catholic Church (138 N 8th Ave, West Bend, WI 53095). A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Holy Angels or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
