Goebel was born the son of Shade and Martha Potter on January 7, 1935 in Elkhorn City, Kentucky. He moved to Michigan at age 16. Goebel served in the US Army. He married Patricia Potter in 1962 in Pamono, California. He and Patricia raised their family in Pontiac. Goebel retired from GM plant 55 after 28 years of service.
Goebel loved his family, especially family dinners. He enjoyed spending time with his brothers, reading western books, and feeding the birds. Goebel was always punctual.
Goebel was preceded in death by his wife Patricia L. Potter and daughter Martha K. Little. He is survived by children Sharlene (John) Stefanski, Danny (Cindy) Potter, and Brenda (Ron) Arnold; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.
A graveside service was held on Wednesday June 16th, 2021 at Christian Memorial Cemetery in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made in Goebel’s honor to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Foundation online at www.stjude.org.
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