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Buffy Stallard
October 18, 2024
Jim was a Great guy. I´ve known him for many years back when I was 21 we met at sportsman´s park and became good buddies right away.I truely miss his kind face.
Buffy
October 18, 2023
I enjoyed spending time with him. Jimmy is truely missed
Steven A. Sansone
October 18, 2021
A fine man from a fine family. He is missed!
Bill Bourne
October 18, 2019
From a "Fellow Soldier of Christ--CBC'73" to a Whole Hearted Desmet Spartan AND a Pillar in our Community, I dthink and pray with The Spirit Jim (BUBBA) Goessling more oftenthan one would think. GOD Bless us all who continues to be Touched by Jim's SPIRIT!! Billy B. (BOURNE)
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leo b goessling jr
October 31, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 30, 2012
To the entire Goessling Family...may Jim's Light never extinguish...
Peace,
A Friend
October 30, 2012
To Patty and the Goessling family, we are so sorry for your loss. We are so honored to have known Jim. Everything and everyone was better the minute Jim walked into the room! Wonderful memories of an amazing man!
Molly and Paul Lochner
Mike Barry
October 30, 2012
Bobby & Julie:
Always smile when I think of all the times Jimmy took care of all us when we were too dumb (and young) to know better. Never changed as we got older. He never failed to ask me whenever I saw him about my Mom and Dad and all my siblings. Great guy. As the Jesuits preach "A Man for others"! You were lucky to have such a great older brother and friend. God Bless.
EJ Clark
October 29, 2012
To a Fellow Spartan who helped pave the way for many like myself. My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends and those who he influenced.
October 29, 2012
Patty,Julie & Bobby,
I have such fond memories of always seeing Jim at Busch Stadium. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Such a wonderful guy!
Sheila McShane
Jennifer Kootstra
October 29, 2012
To our St Louis Cousins,
The California Cousins are very sad at the loss of Cousin Jimmy. Our hearts go out to you.
Love,
Jennifer Stearn Kootstra (and the rest of the Stearn Clan)
Steven Sansone
October 28, 2012
To the Goessling brothers from the four Sansone brothers, Steven '71, David '73, Chris '75 & Joseph '76 that attended DeSmet with you, we are saddened by Jim's passing and extend our deepest sympathy to each of you and all of your family.
Robert O'Connor
October 28, 2012
What a great and everlasting smile that we all will remember !
With love The O'Connor Family
Anne Bayer
October 28, 2012
Will always remember that great smile - he will be missed - but always in our hearts - my thoughts and prayers are with you .....
October 28, 2012
Dear Patty, Jack, Anne, John, Tom, Bob and Julie, our hearts and prayers are with each of you. Memories of the fun and laughter on Cornell as kids are still fresh 45 years later.
Ed Ossie
Leawood Kansas
Jennifer Griesedieck
October 27, 2012
Patty,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are thankful for the times we enjoyed together. He was the life of the party and certainly brightened ours and everyone he surrounded. I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you peace that endures.
October 27, 2012
To the Goessling family our deepest sympathy in this time of loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The McCarthy Family
Ed and Susan Lynch
October 27, 2012
Susan and I were so blessed to have been a friend to Bubba. We will never forget the time we had with him .He was such a special person to every one he met. He is now in a better place and look forward to seeing him there some day. Our love and prayers to all who knew this special man
Anne Nestor Blind
October 27, 2012
Dear Patty, Jack, Anne, John, Tom, Bob, and Julie,
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. I have so many good memories of the “early” years in Ferguson of Jimmy and the rest of the Goessling clan. Jimmy used to walk me to Kindergarten at Griffith School and then of course when Bette Anne was teaching my Mom how to drive with us kids in the back seat and a stick shift no less. Ghoul family picnics also come to mind. Later on, he along with my Dad taught my son Michael the game of golf in Michigan and when he found out what a Blues fan Michael was got him a signed hockey stick and some great tickets to games. Whenever I would run into him over the years I was always welcomed with a big bear hug and a genuine interest in my life. Please know you all will be in my thoughts and prayers…
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
October 27, 2012
Kelli and family,My deepest sympathiy to you.....How blessed you are to have such a wonderful man in your life..
....Cherish the memories. Karen Calvin
Fred Corsi
October 27, 2012
To the Goessling family - your loss is felt by all of us who knew and loved Jim. He has been our friend for the past 25 years and I will miss him. Fred and Amy Corsi
Terry Burns
October 27, 2012
Peace Jimmy - another angel to watch over us. Our prayers for the Goessling family.
Pat Brannon
October 27, 2012
Jim had a large and wonderful family, and he made you feel like you were part of it. A true brother to all. I'm sure he's sharing that big smile with all around him now. He will be missed and never forgotten. You are at peace now, my brother.
Dale and Lynda Burgman
October 27, 2012
May God bless your soul Jimmy and bring you into light everlasting. We pray that God gives you the strength you need Patty to endure. Much Love, Dale and Lynda Burgman
Tom Keely
October 26, 2012
At the end of the day, there is no doubt that the unique spirit embodied by Jim has worked, not just to make the world safer, but to make it better.
God bless all the Goesslings' during this difficult time.
Charlotte Akin
October 26, 2012
Always a gentleman. Jimmy you will be missed. However, the Lord has bigger plans for you. & I'm certain you will exceed even His expectations.
Blessings.
Rick Murray
October 26, 2012
What an incredible guy. Watching Jim play basketball at DeSmet was a joy. It was just like everything else in his life, not about him, but about others, his teammates. His game was not about individual points, but about screens, tough defense, and above all: rebounds. The way he played ball was the way he lived life.
It was great to re-connect with Jim years later. I loved talking to him after Blues' games. I remember introducing my daughter and her best friend to him after a game. The friend had just enrolled at St. Joe's and hoped to play ball for Jim's sister. I told her: "play the game like this guy, and you will do great." Not surprisingly, that girl made the Varsity as a Freshman. Jim talked to the girls like they were the most important people in the world. My daughter told me later: "What a nice guy!" She had learned about Jim what we all knew and loved.
Jim made me proud to be part of the De Smet class of '73. He will be missed.
Michael Hughes
October 26, 2012
Peace to the Goessling family! Endure the sorrow, maintain and treasure the memories.
Alice Dames-Burton
October 26, 2012
Patty, Bob and Julie,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Jim -- a true legend. Please know that I am surrounding all of you with healing thoughts and loads of prayers. God bless all of you as you mourn this losee
Ellen O'Brien
October 26, 2012
Patty,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Bubba was a great friend and both of you were so courageous throughout this illness. We know he is in Heaven looking down on his wonderful wife, family and friends. God Bless you. We will miss Bubba at OB Clarks.
Ellen and Ed O'Brien
Mark Dressler
October 26, 2012
Jim , was the smile you wanted to run into when you were in St Louis. He was Desmet, always upbeat and a friend that will be missed.
Mark Liebhart
October 26, 2012
To a wonderful man that cared for everyone. The memories of outings, games, barbecues etc. will be always treasured. May God be with your family in the days ahead.
Mike McCarthy
October 26, 2012
God bless you Jim - a terrific man and a joy to be with - my prayers are with you,
October 26, 2012
To The Goessling Family,
God broke the mold the day Jimmy was born. What a GREAT GUY. You will sorely missed. God Bless.
Jake Naughton
October 26, 2012
Patty,
My prayers are with you now, as they were with Jim during his illness. What a guy........they broke the mold.......and now he will be smiling down on us from a better place. It was an honor to call Bubba a friend.
Bob Klostermeyer
Fuzz MacDonald
October 26, 2012
I have nothing but great memories growing up with Jimmy at DeSmet and at UMSL. As a matter of fact, I will sometimes bust out laughing just thinking about all the good times we had together in our younger years. Jimmy was truly an inspiring leader and was lucky enough to accomplish more things in his career and make lasting friendships with more people than most of us will ever dream of. He was just plain fun to be around and always had a funny story to tell. He was always in the know and a true celebrity in the St. Louis sports community. Always a gentleman. I will always miss him!
Jerry Hawley
October 26, 2012
Patty, We would like to send our condolences to you and your family. Our thought and prays are with you. The Hawley's
October 26, 2012
YOU ALWAYS HAD A SMILE YOU WERE ALWAYS POSITIVE ,MAKING IT GREAT TO BE WITH YOU.GOD BLESS YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.JACK QUINN
Joe Lauber
October 26, 2012
Jim was 2 years ahead of me at DeSmet, during those awesome and emerging early years of our great high school. I did not know Jim him well then, yet he always made eye contact and, if he didn't say "hi" first and I did, he always responded with a sincere "hi" back along with his big friendly and sincere smile. After high school, whenever and wherever I bumped into him, Jim always remembered me by name, said "hi" and always had a few moments to talk...truly a fine example of a great and human man, with a warm heart and a caring soul. I will always remember him with that big smile, and am constantly inspired to greet people and spend a moment with them in the same manner as Jim did. My sincere sympathies and prayers to Jim's family...Respectfully, Joe Lauber - Class of '75
Bill Bourne
October 26, 2012
TO ALL FRIENDS OF JIM GOESSLING ALONG WITH HIOS WONDERFUL FAMILY--AS A FELLOW SOLDIER OF CHRIST (CBC'73) i HAVE KNOWN JIM AND MOST OF HIS FAMILY SINCE THEN AND WHAT A GRATEFUL FEELING I CAN SHARE WITH EVERYONE TO BE CONSIDERED A FRIEND TO THIS LEGEND--LIVE JESUS IN OUR HEARTS--FOREVER!!
Scott Bazoian
October 26, 2012
I know these past several months have been difficult as you battled the cancer that took away your strength but I know it never changed your mind or spirit. Your positve additude was an inspiration to all of your close friends and family.
You should feel blessed that you were never alone and that so many people were there for you as you have always been for them.
Rest in peace and know that you will be missed by many.
Mike Ring
October 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to Patty and Jim's family. Lots of fond memories of him especially while at DeSmet.
Mike Leary
October 26, 2012
The only guy to hold Larry Bird to under 40 points. Too bad they had to play the 2nd half!!! St. Louis and DeSmet will not be the same without Jim, he will be missed. God Speed Bubba!
Eileen McDonough Croghan
October 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Goesslings. Remember your wonderful times with Jim.
October 26, 2012
My deepest condolences to Jim's family. I did not have a lot of contact with Jim over the last few years but he was always kind and interested. Mt last memory of Jim was the Eagles concert at the Scott Center......he will be missed. Joe Vacca, DeSmet '73
Frank Furlong
October 26, 2012
Dear Goessling Faimly,
I can not tell you how sorry I am about Jimmy. He was a great guy and nice to everyone. I will miss him and I know thousand of others will too. I can not be with you on Saturday, but all of you and Jimmy will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerly,
Frank P. Furlong
Melinda Levitt
October 26, 2012
With our deepest sympathies and love to Patty and the entire Goessling family.
Sylvia and Melinda Levitt
Mary Keely Novak
October 26, 2012
Prayers and blessings to the entire Goessling family on the loss of Jim. He was such a fun-loving man who always had a smile and joke to share.
mike hubbell
October 26, 2012
Jimmy will be missed, he was a strong presence when we were in school together. His dedication to the school is very admirable.
Henry Autrey '71
October 25, 2012
Jim, you will be missed so very very much, but ou will be forever loved and thought of with great admiration and love. The halls of De Smet are always filled with our spirit. God bless you, my friend.
Gloria Staley
October 25, 2012
My sympathy to the Goessling family for your loss. It is an honor to have known Jimmy with his smile and laughter who always seemed to be everywhere. Sending my prayers for all from Florida.
October 25, 2012
Oh Patty,
I am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful person Jimmy was. How blessed you were to share in his short amazing life. God needed another angel.. Sending love and prayers.. June Stearn Rovegno(California Cuz)
October 25, 2012
Jim was a treasured friend and a genuine ray of sunlight in this superficial world of Sports.
I will miss seeing him around town, at events, at 1-2-3 meetings. He was one of the good ones, and they are few in number. God bless you Jimmy.
And to his family, these consoling thoughts:
"Oh there at last, life's trail past,
We'll meet our loved once more,
Whose feet have trod the path to God,
Not lost, but gone before."
October 25, 2012
Jim was a great person and an awesome teammate. We were team mates 1975-1977 and he gave his all every time down the court. He defined a " Team Player".
May he rest in peace.
Hubert "HOOS" Hoosman. UMSL Riverman 1979
Linda DeBow-Parks
October 25, 2012
Patty I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 25, 2012
Bubba, you will be missed. My heartfelt condolences to the entire Goessling family. Jim taught me more than I can mention.
Chuck Jackson
John Londoff, Jr.
October 25, 2012
Dear Patty and Family,
My deepest sympathy! We have truly lost a great man. I will always remember Jim for his amazing sense of humor and infectious smile. I shared so many great times with Jim. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Just know that Jim was loved by many and will be missed.
John Londoff, Jr.
steven otis
October 25, 2012
As a UCity boy Jim and I went to Christ the King and DeSmet together. This is a real shock and should remind us all to the frailty of life and how we all should cherish and live it to the fullest as Jim did! All my prayers to the Goessling Family from Steve Otis and Family...DeSmet Class of '73
Mike Dressler
October 25, 2012
De smet has lost a great friend, but even more, a great person
Michele Strode
October 25, 2012
Dear Patty,
I'm so sorry this has happened. I will always remember Jim saying the sweetest kindest things to me at Annie's when I would see the two of you. Oh how he adored you sweetheart. My heart goes out to you and prayers of comfort go up for you during this time of grieving. Looking forward to giving you a great big hug when I see you. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Michele Strode
Greg White
October 25, 2012
Jim was great athlete, and always had a smile, funny story, and something nice to say. I would only see him occasionally, but it was great-so was he.
Matt Klinghammer
October 25, 2012
Jim helped me as a Freshman his Senior year. I will never forget the kindness he showed me. Thx Jim. Matt K. DeSmet 76
Mark Grider
October 25, 2012
Patty and Family; I have known Jim since grade school when we competed on the basketball court against each other and later in High school.
Jim was an outstanding competitor and player, but an even better person. My prayers and thoughts will be with you and Jim on Saturday.
Mark Grider,SLUH,Class of 73
October 25, 2012
My deepest sympathy for Patty and the entire Goessling family. Jim was always fun to be with and was loved by all. My days on the Board at the MAC with him were definitely enriched by Jim's great personality. He will be missed but we all know as Christians we will see him again in God's house. He fought a courageous battle and will be truly missed.I know he is smiling down on all of us. Gary Gossett
Kevin Kohler/DeSmet '73
October 25, 2012
My sincere condolences and thoughts and prayers to the Goessling family.
Glen and Patty Bellinger and Family
October 25, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Goessling family. What a great legacy Jim left for all of us.
Holly Humfeld
October 25, 2012
Remembering the great times we had at the old Arena. Jim and his contagious smile will be missed. Deepest sympathy to family and friends.
Michele Strode
October 25, 2012
Dear Patty,
I'm so sorry this has happened. I will always remember Jim saying the sweetest kindest things to me at Annie's when I would see the two of you. Oh how he adored you sweetheart. My heart goes out to you and prayers of comfort go up for you during this time of grieving. Looking forward to giving you a great big hug when I see you. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Michele Strode
Joni Doiron
October 25, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Goessling family.
Matt Crowley
October 25, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jim and his family, including his father Jack who is a great guy himself.
October 24, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Goessling family. Bubba's smile was contagious!
-Barb, Steve, Sarah and Erin Nelson
Scott Plamp
October 24, 2012
I met Jim a handful of times and he always had a smile on his face and treated me as if he had known me for years. I know he will be missed by many.
ray scheumbuer
October 24, 2012
What a great guy! JIm always had a smile and treated me with great respect. Always a big sincere Hello!
I think back to his Faber pen rep days and the fun we had at his sales meeting. What a blast! Nothing but great memories.
ray
Larry & Peggie Bayliss
October 24, 2012
Jim, you were always our king and always will be. See you in Heaven.
Maria Schellhardt
October 24, 2012
To Patty and all family and friends of Jim, God blessed all of us by putting Jim in our lives. I am both honored and proud to call him my friend. As many have already said, his stories were entertaining, his heart was big, and his smile was completely infectious. I shared a million laughs with him at the usual fun spots around town, including OB Clark's, sporting events and concerts galore. I am also blessed to have shared laughs with him over the last couple months. As always, despite fighting a tough battle, he was more concerned about how everyone else was doing. I was so grateful for those last visits and will never, ever forget them. So while I am sad to say goodbye, I am happy for him to be at peace. Heaven, as all other angels have known it, will never be the same. An amazing man has arrived to make friends…with everyone! Patty, you are an amazing woman and caretaker, so thank you for being you. I have and will continue to pray for you and the entire Goessling family to have the strength you need now and forever. Jim, thank you, thank you, thank you for being such a great friend. We will never stop missing you and will never forget your spirit! Godspeed!
Mike Shanahan Sr
October 24, 2012
Patti has always been a Saint, Bubba now joins her. Can you imagine St Bubba!
He definitely was a one of a kind. Our family truly enjoyed Patti, Jim, and the Goessling Family and what they are to all of us.
I, personally will miss our boy a lot. God Bless You Jim,.
Mike Shanahan Sr for Mary Ann and our family.
Lew Barnes
October 24, 2012
I am saddened to hear of Jim's home going, I will always remember his big warm smile and kindness. He will greatly missed, but the memories he leaves behind will always be cherished.
Lisa Schaefer
October 24, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
laura sch
October 24, 2012
a huge loss for everyone here on earth. but in heaven - they are delighting in his arrival! wish that thought could make us miss him less. deepest sympathies patti! sending all good thoughts, prayers and comfort your way
Bob Grass
October 24, 2012
Deepest sympathy to the Goessling Family
Nancy Spehr
October 24, 2012
Patty, I am so so sorry to hear about Goose. I have known him since his UMSL days and continued to laugh with him for over 35 years. I know that he loved you very much and you have been such a wonderful caregiver . I will be out of town for the service,but you are in my prayers.
Fondly,
Nancy Spehr
Jim Cahill
October 24, 2012
Patty, Bobby, Julie, and entire Goessling family, I want to convey my condolences on your loss. Jimmy never failed to make me feel like he was happy to see me when I would see him. I know he will be missed.
Harry Lunt
October 24, 2012
I'm so sorry that I won't be able to attend the services. You had a great smile, and always made those around you feel like a honored guest. Rest in Peace.
Nancy Spehr
October 24, 2012
Patty,
I have known Goose since UMSL and have laughed with him through the years.
He crammed 100 years of fun into 57 short ones. He loved you so much and you have made the past few years of his life as happy as anyone could. I will be out of town but you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Nancy Spehr
Madeleine Hagan Reilly
October 24, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Always smile when thinking of Jimmy and all the crazy Goesslings. Patti and all you are in my prayers.
Carol Kienlen
October 24, 2012
Patty, you have my deepest sympathy.
Pat Witcher
October 24, 2012
Julie,Bobby and family; Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of great sadness. Pat and Jen Witcher.
Buffy Stallard
October 24, 2012
Oct.24th 2012, To The Wonderful Goessling Family,my heart goes out to all of you and you have my deepest sympathies.Jimmy will truely be missed by all,his wonderful laugh and smile,his positive attitude and always liked having a good time.I'm truely blessed to a have known him for so many years.God Bless All of you...Love, Buffy........
October 24, 2012
Julie - My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. I wish I had the opportunity to meet Jim. It sounds like he was loved by all (you have alot in common!)
Hang onto all the great memories.
Love, Jen Belt
Karlee Bickers/McKenzie
October 24, 2012
A sad goodbye to one of the nicest people I've ever known. My thoughts and prayers are for all of the Goessling family.
October 24, 2012
Patty,
My thoughts,prayers and my heart are with you at this time.
Much Love, Mary Pat , Mara and Kit
George Csolak
October 24, 2012
I'll miss talking Blues hockey with Bubba, who was one of a kind. A special man who always had a smile on his face, rest in peace Bubba. My deepest sympathies to the Goessling family and all those who were blessed to call Bubba their friend.
George
October 24, 2012
Dear Patty,
"Although it's difficult today to see beyond the Sorrow, May looking back in Memory help comfort you tomorrow"...
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your entire family. The outpouring of Love to you at this time is a testimony to how many people you both have touched!
I am blessed to have always been invited and included, to Jim's and your house for all those great events and times!
May Peace Be With You Always!
Love George
October 24, 2012
Patty and Family,
You have my deepest sympathy. I had the pleasure of working at the MAC when Jim was on the Board and he was
absolutely wonderful to everyone. He was truly a treasure and was always interested in making life and work a joy. I will keep you in my prayers and am most thankful for having known him.
Mary Ann Eckmayer Farrar
October 24, 2012
Patty, Julie & Bobby, and all family - Bubba inspired me with his approach to life since his cancer diagnosis. I will forever be grateful for all the special memories we shared with Bubba through the years. JP
October 24, 2012
May his smile be forever in your heart! Prayers to you always! Nancy Carroll
Sisi Edlund
October 24, 2012
Bubba was a great friend to all. Always positive and upbeat Jimmy lived his life to the fullest! He will truly be missed. Heaven got the greatest ambassador of life! My prayers are with you Patty and to the whole Goessling family.
john@ katie terveer
October 24, 2012
Julie sorry for your loss will keep you in our prayers.
October 24, 2012
Patty, our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. We all have fun and happy memories of both you and Jim. Fondly, The Denny McDaniel Family
T.J. Birkenmeier
October 24, 2012
No man bore illness with more courage,humor, dignity or grace.
Bubba, I'll catch up with you bye and bye at a Cauliflower Ear Dinner in the Sky. Godspeed my friend. There is an empty canyon and deep saddness in many hearts. Save a good seat for me and Grubbs and Slack...better put together a couple of tables, come to think of it!!
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