James A. Goebel
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James A Goebel, 84 of St Paris, Ohio passed away, on Thursday, November 2, 2023, in Heartland of Piqua surrounded by his family.
He was born on April 4, 1939, in Bryan, Ohio to the late Elmer and Grace (Lambert) Goebel.
After graduating high school, James proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked at International Harvester and retired from Navistar after 30+ years. After his retirement, he enjoyed spending time woodworking. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St Paris, The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Bryan, Ohio, the Loyal Order of Moose, Urbana and the Lakeland Golf course, St Paris, for many years. He enjoyed playing sports, golfing, playing cards and darts, fishing, dancing, singing karaoke, listening to music, watching the kids and grandchildren and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Janet (Koesters) Goebel, two daughters; Stacy Jo (Kyle) Pratt, Kelly Jo (Tony) Board, two sons; Douglas A (Cindy) Goebel, Robert J (Judy) Waterman, eleven grandchildren; Zane & Keidin Pratt, Joseph & Alyssa Board, Danielle Goebel, Jamie Cook, Jonathan Stavinoha, Heather (Ryan) Byers, Kelsey (Joe) Speck, Darin (Hannah) Waterman, Derek (Lexi) Waterman, 9 great grandchildren; Riley, Reese, Ryley, Rayna, Cyrus, Lennan, Laetyn, Weston & Wrenley, one sister, Joyce Goebel Laub (Pete), sister-in-law, Pat Goebel, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son Daniel A Goebel, brother, Louie Goebel, and brother-in-law, Larry Laub.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in the Atkins, Shively & Vernon Funeral Home, St Paris, Ohio.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 9, 2023, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Jacob Lindle officiating.
A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family in the Evergreen Cemetery, St. Paris.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.
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