Nieves “Harvey” Gonzalez, 72, of Delavan passed away on Jan. 29, 2020, at Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center in Janesville.
He was born in Laredo, Texas, on Dec. 3, 1947, to Oscar and Josefa (Casso) Gonzalez. On July 18, 1987, he married the love of his life, Dawn Perkins.
Harvey was a mail carrier for over 40 years. He was very involved with Delavan sports. He umpired for many different baseball and softball leagues. He also coached the Delavan Darien Youth Wrestling, T-ball, Little League, Pony League, High School Baseball and Softball, Legion Baseball, and Travel Baseball. Harvey also enjoyed being a driver for Ridgestone Village, hunting, fishing, camping, the Dallas Cowboys and New York Yankees, and pool league.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Dawn; children, Nieves (Sharon) Gonzalez, of Delavan, Pepe (Rebecca) Gonzalez, of Mosinee, Amy (Dexter) Chambers, of Delavan, Daniel Gonzalez, of Delavan, and Michael (Morgan) Gonzalez, of Elkhorn; 10 grandchildren, Eric, Katelyn, Abbie, Alyson, Amber, Deven, Madelyn, Emma, Amelia, and Cash; sisters, Juanita (Guillermo) Cuautle, of Delavan, Rosie (Humberto) Cambray, of Elkhorn, and Mary (Rodolfo) Mendoza, of Houston; and a brother, Joe (Maty) Gonzalez, of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Harvey is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Stephen; and two brothers, Oscar and Ricky.
Funeral services were Monday at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, 714 E. Walworth Ave. in Delavan. Visitation was Sunday at Monroe Funeral Home, 604 E. Walworth Ave. in Delavan and prior to the service on Monday at the church.
Burial will take place at St. Andrew’s Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to Harvey’s family. Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan is assisting the family.
