

I am so very sorry to hear of Mike's passing.  My sincere condolences to his wife, Kathy, and to his family.

Mike was my Tai Chi teacher. Years ago when I enrolled in the Tai Chi for Arthritis class at the Epworth Crossing Wellness Center I knew absolutely nothing about Tai Chi and wondered what I was getting myself into.  But I enjoyed the classes so much I took the coarse again.  When Mike started an hour long class on Wednesdays, I enrolled in that.

He was an excellent teacher. He made the classes interesting, challenging, and fun.

Thank you , Mike.

Michael was a customer of mine at a restaurant on the west side. I met him through a regular friend of his Larry and really enjoyed their stories of music and friendship. My condolences to the family and the world definitely lost a good one! 

From Abe: Mike, I knew you for a short time and know that Kathy (my sister) made the right choice. I could see the twinkle in her eyes when we were all together because of you.  I wish we had more time together.  I can hear your voice in my mind when we were just shooting the breeze - laid back & comfortable.  I wish I could be there to celebrate your life today.  As my friend and brother-in-law, I love you.  Abe Tamayo

From Jan: I wish we could be there today, but know that our hearts and prayers are.  Janice Workman

I am so sorry for your loss.  I had the pleasure of working with Mike at the Postal Service for many years.  He was a great guy and a great guy to work with.   He was a great Postmaster of Inglefield.  He will be missed.  

Mike was a loving, concerned and patient person. We worked together at the Medical Center and he was my teacher for Tai Chi. Mike was a calm place in a storm.

In 1970 Mike and I began playing music and writing songs.  We became as brothers over the years. 
Mike loved being a musician and played with several bands but never missed a practice or recording session with me.
I will miss Mike.

Mike was one of the good guys.  I have known Mike since shortly after I first moved to Evansville in 1975 to work at EVPL.  He was working at McCollough Branch then.  I ran into him off and on through the years after he began his Post Office career.  I reconnected with him (and met his wife) when I sang at some annual Lennon Nights with Mike, the Williamsons, and others.  He was low-key, rational, and kind, and had a mischievous sense of humor.  I am truly sorry that he is gone.

Here's a link to video Mike and I just had completed.
https://youtu.be/zok5WIf26EU

The following are some pics of Mike I Have.

Mike taught me all I know in Tai Chi which evolved into a good friendship he was so patient and kind to all his students I really enjoyed attending his classes along with his music engagements as he did I’ve lost a good friend leading by example he left this world a better place from his journey here.  Peace be with all of his family.     Student and friend.       Glenn Miller 

Mary Pat and I were two of Mike’s many  “musician friends” and  are bandmates in  his most recent  band incarnation which started when hooking up ‘again’ in late 2015 to start a band. I say again because Alan first met him 30+ years ago with fond memories of Mike as a bandmate when they played together oh so long ago in a group called Flipside.  After all those years Mike seemed to look and act the same. Mike was the consummate musician knowledgeable in music theory and always knowing what key a song was in, prepared, able to sing beautifully, and versatile on many instruments with bass guitar being his true forte.  Mike was unique in that he NEVER lost his temper or became  annoyed with fellow band members  which is remarkable due to the frequent obstinate nature of  musicians. Always calm and purposeful with his music and often engaging  in interesting conversations about all manner of subjects political, philosophical, historical,  etc. Otherwise and most importantly you could see the true love and protection he exhibited towards Kathy. Mike was a long term great friend and we will miss him greatly.  R.I.P. Mike. 

His kindness and his voice with a bit of a drawl.  Those are the things that spring up first.  I will always treasure the few days in August when the three of us were roomies for Laura’s wedding.  I felt I got to know him better as an individual, not just as an in-law.  Tho we didn’t see each other all that much I respect and love him.  I will miss your 5/5 man Kath.  Hear his music, smile at the memories, and know you shared an incredible love.  Love always..Shar 

Visitation at Alexander West Chapel

Funeral Service at Alexander West

Kathleen Workman

Laura Brademeyer (Ryan)

Lisa Allen

Katie Larramore (Ben)

Emily Rosenquist (Amelia)

Grant Pelletier

Tyzer Pelletier (Lauren)

Matthew Workman

Peter Rosenquist

David Workman (Claudia)

Janice Workman (Abe Tamayo)

Sharon Pelletier

Michael also leaves behind several great nieces and nephews.

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Michael O. Goebel

5 mai 1952 – 3 juin 2021

Alexander Funeral Home-West Chapel

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