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James Goetz Obituary
James "Jim" C. Goetz, 69, previously of Fowler, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 in Clearwater, Florida. He lived in West Lafayette until 1992 when he moved to Key West, Florida. He was known to many as a successful entrepreneur owning apartments at Purdue and a computer business in Lafayette. After moving to Florida, he received his Captain's license, had a boat charter business and continued playing bluegrass music. He was known to many in Florida as "Captain Banjo", playing music at local bars and restaurants in Key West. His mother, Lillian Goetz and father, Cyril Goetz preceded him in death. He leaves behind a wife, Sara Goetz of Clearwater, two children, Jim Goetz (wife Melissa) of Indianapolis and Amy Goetz Nelson (husband Doug) of Brownsburg and three Grandchildren, Ryan (wife Becca), Katie and Michael.
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Carol Benner Coulter
August 12, 2018
I am sadden to hear of the death of my cousin Jim. My family moved to Arizona in 1970 so due to my age and distance I was not close to my Indiana family. However, I have memories of Jim from the short time my parent (Roy and Jeanne Benner) lived in Lafayette. My father passed several years ago, my mother Jeanne and sister Cherryl (closer to Jims age) both passed last year. All buried in Michigan City IN. I loved Uncle Cyril and Aunt Lillian and wil keep them all in my heart and prayers until I see them again. My sincere sympathies are with you.
Abhinav Thakur
May 31, 2018
Hi.. I am Abhinav ..I live in india ..but I met Jim on Iracing and he was one of the finest guys when i started racing on iracing ..whenever we were racing on same grid he was always there to greet me...its been long when i realised that he was not online anymore , and i later came to know from a common Iracing friend that he passed away ...i still cant believe he is gone ....though I never met him personally .. but he would always be there in my mind...I wish he may rest in peace in heaven ... I will miss u Jim , U would always be there in my memories
Regards
Abhinav
Captain Bill & Judy Jacobs
October 26, 2017
So sorry to hear about Jim. We spent some memorable times together at Fiesta Key. We always admired Jim for his determination to succeed in all that he did. Our sincere sympathy to all of you. Gods Blessings. Shalom.
Captain Bill & Judy Jacobs.
Bill & Judy Jacobs
October 26, 2017
We were sorry to hear of Jims death, Sara. We have many great memories of Jim at Fiesta Key. He welcomed us to the campground with a key lime pie & a can of cool whip to go with it. Jim & Bill spent hours fishing together & he encouraged Bill to get his Capts license! We, also, remember visiting with you & Jim at Key West and enjoyed Jims banjo playing. May God Bless you and keep you safe.
October 12, 2017
Jim was such a good friend. We met on iRacing and quickly became good buddies. Love and miss you friend. Rest in peace.
Rick Kelbaugh
Jeff Pettit
October 11, 2017
My,name is Jeff Pettit and I met Jim when I was on iRacing. He will be remembered always by all of his friends on iRacing. Jim was just the nicest man in the world. No doubt that Heaven has just become a better place having Jim. Please accept my condolences for your loss. I am glad to have met Jim doing online racing. He was just the nicest individual whenever we were online. Not only he answered my texts and phone calls. We would speak on the phone for hours. I was blessed to meet Jim. We all Loved Jim and he will be remembered always by the people on iRacing. I am sure he is having fun with the racing Gods. Jim may you Rest In Peace Buddy.
With the best regards
Jeff Pettit
October 11, 2017
My,name is Jeff Pettit and I met Jim when I was on iRacing. He will be remembered always by all of his friends on iRacing. Jim was just the nicest man in the world. No doubt that Heaven has just become a better place having Jim. Please accept my condolences for your loss. I am glad to have met Jim doing online racing. He was just the nicest individual whenever we were online. Not only he answered my texts and phone calls. We would speak on the phone for hours. I was blessed to meet Jim. We all Loved Jim and he will be remembered always by the people on iRacing. I am sure he is having fun with the racing Gods. Jim may you Rest In Peace Buddy.
With the best regards
Jeff Pettit
Jane Nickles
October 5, 2017
We are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family, Amy, Jimmy and Sara. I remember when Jim played the trumpet during the Memorial Services when he was in grade school. And when he took time to tutor math during high school. Also never forget when he played in Sound of Music play at Fowler High School. I still think of him when I watch the movie. He truly will be missed. Love, Hank and Jane (Schwartz) Nickles
October 5, 2017
So sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort grant you strength during this difficult time.
Gregg Schwartz
October 4, 2017
In loving memory of our cousin.
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