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John Goetz Obituary
John David Goetz, 62, of Windy Knob Lane, Appomattox, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 30, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Dana Burnette Goetz.
Born in Hagerstown, Maryland, on March 17, 1949, he was the son of Marjorie Artz Goetz of Appomattox and the late William Thomas Goetz. John was a member and elder of Rustburg Presbyterian Church, an accounting manager for Buckingham Branch Railroad, and a former longtime employee of Wynn's Precision. He was a graduate of Brookville High School and The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. He received his Masters of Accountancy at Lynchburg College. For 35 years, he was a football official for the Old Dominion Athletic Conference and the Virginia High School League. John loved his family, South Nags Head, and was an avid golfer and gardener.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by four daughters, Jennifer Goetz Nystrom and husband, Scott of Richmond, Courtney Stauffer Mayberry and husband, Jeff of Lynchburg, Emily Goetz Thompson and husband, Kenny of Greensboro, NC, and Laura Stauffer Chandler and husband, Tim of Appomattox; two brothers, Tom Goetz and wife, Judy of Hatfield, PA and Eddie Goetz and wife, Beverly of Columbus, OH; three sisters, Penny Goetz Coleman and husband, Al of Rockaway, NJ, Peggy Goetz and husband, Richard Timpson of Takoma Park, MD, and Libby Goetz Hagan and husband, Jim of Thornton, PA; 12 grandchildren, Molly , Jack, and Becca Nystrom; Jordan, Peyton, and Jillian Mayberry; Will and Charlie Thompson; and Jared, Keaton, Riley, and Jake Chandler; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at Rustburg Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Susan Balfour. Following the service there will be a reception in the church fellowship hall. The family will receive friends and family at other times at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Rustburg Presbyterian Church, PO Box 178, Rustburg, VA 24588.
Robinson Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family and an online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com.
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Wayne Dolan
August 16, 2011
My condolences on the passing of John. The last time I saw him was at one of our class reunions that his sister Penny was also attending. He had changed little, still the same smile and friend. May you always remember the good times you had with him.
August 8, 2011
Dana and family
I'm very sorry for your loss. I graduated with John, he was a great person.My prayers are with you.
Gary Bailey
Belinda Harris
August 3, 2011
Dana and family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of John. What a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend I know he was. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's strength guide you through this.
Belinda Harris
Kathy Durham
August 3, 2011
Dana and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of John's death. He was a nice man and a pleasure for me to get to know. I will always think of him with fond memories. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Kathy Durham
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Page & Neil Eney
August 3, 2011
Dear Dana and Family,
It was so hard hearing of your loss and being so far away. John was a wonderful man and a great addition to our family. Neil really enjoyed their golf game together in Arizona. Peace and love to you and the family
Jill Elder
August 3, 2011
Dana,Dennis and I were sorry to hear of John's death. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. With sympathy,Jill and Dennis
Naomi & John Tuttle
August 3, 2011
To the Goetz Family,
My husband, John, and I knew John and Penny during my last year at BHS and had some good times, as teenagers do in high school. We met John at a reunion a few years ago and got caught up with our lives for the last many years. He looked great and was the same John we remembered. We were shocked to learn of his passing and pray for strength in your time of grief.
Jimmy, Betty & Racheal Cyrus
August 2, 2011
Dana, Margie & Families,
We have missed seeing you and John during this time that have not been at RPC and are so saddened over his sudden passing. We have many happy memories of each of you, especially hunting Easter eggs and singing with you at the Christmas Eve parties at the Burnette Farm. Please know you are in our thoughts, prayers and hearts.
Roger Carwile
August 2, 2011
I am sorry to hear of John's sudden passing. John was a good friend in our earlier high school years & we later re-aquainted at a high school reunion in Lynchburg. My deepest condolences to your family.
Jackie Melkowits
August 2, 2011
Al, Penny and family, I am so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. May your memories and love help you through this difficult time.
Tony Lyle
August 2, 2011
I would like to send my deepsest sympathy to the family. I worked with John while he was at Koyo. John was a good guy and co-worker. May God bless the family at this difficult time.
Takashi Morikawa
August 2, 2011
My deepest sympathy to his family. I am very sadden by his death. I worked with John while he was with JTEKT and He has been such good team player.
CJ Bowers
August 2, 2011
I am very sorry to hear of John's passing. I not only worked with him while he was at Koyo, but he also officiated some of my sons games. I pray that God helps to comfort you at this difficult time.
August 2, 2011
Dana,
I worked with John while he was with Wynn's Precision. I was in Lebanon. I am sadden to hear of his passing and I am sorry for your loss. John was a great guy and I know he will be missed.
Don Gibson
Shirley G. Wright
August 2, 2011
Dana and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and strengthen you during this time. Shirley - Class of 1967
Jack Meeks
August 2, 2011
Dana, I send my deepest condolences to you and your family during this time of sorrow. May God bless you and keep you.
Tom, Karen and Sara Hall
August 1, 2011
John was a great man and we are honored to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Wayne Bailey
August 1, 2011
Dana and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May the many great memories of the past provide strength for you in the coming days.
Lila & Charlie Guthridge
August 1, 2011
Our hearts go out to this family at this time and in the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Frank, Brenda, Lona, and Jacob Davis
August 1, 2011
Dana and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Steve Singleton
August 1, 2011
I have fond memories of working college football games with John. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
August 1, 2011
Dana and Family, Our prayers are with you and
your family. We first met John thru Diane and
Jenny as friends and we truly thought a lot of
John. A wonderful man and friend. He will be
missed.
Donnie and Brenda Cyrus, Rustburg, Va.
August 1, 2011
I am so sorry for all of you. I am thinking about you and praying for you. Sincerely, Bonnie McCoy R.S.Payne
Dan & Joan Dowdy
August 1, 2011
Dana, Marj, Penny, and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please know that Joan and I are thinking of all of you, as are your friends at Mary Baldwin College. Our deepest condolences.
Kristi Harrison
August 1, 2011
Love and Prayers to you and your family, Dana.
August 1, 2011
To Dana and the whole family, my heart goes out to you. John was a wonderful man, whom will be greatly missed. Gaye Jordan
Susie Bruce
August 1, 2011
Praying for all of you guys!! You are such a wonderful family!!
Bennie Kidd
August 1, 2011
When I lived in Lynchburg I always enjoyed working football games with John. We always had a big laugh over the spelling and pronunciation of his last name. Spelled Goetz and pronounced Gates. I always told him he didn't know how to spell his own name. Rest in Peace my friend and same a spot on the fottball field for me up there.
Lynne williams
August 1, 2011
Dana and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of shock and grief. God is with you all and holding you so very close. One day at a time with Jesus as your source of comfort and love, through the arms of His people. God bless you all.
Nikki McBride
August 1, 2011
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Much love to you all.
August 1, 2011
John was a dear friend of mine. He was one of the best officials in our association. I will miss you John.
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