Kenneth John Goettl
1932 - 2023
Kenneth John Goettl
1932 - 2023
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BORN
1932
DIED
2023
Kenneth Goettl Obituary
Kenneth was born on April 23, 1932 in Mankato to Norbert and Veronica (Reiderer) Goettl. He attended St. Peter and Paul's Catholic Elementary School, and graduated from Loyola High School in Mankato. He served in the United States Army. Kenneth was united in marriage to Dolores Irene Kruse on October 30, 1954 at St. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church in Mankato. Together they raised their family and farmed.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 79, 3rd District Commander for the American Legion, State Vice Commander of the American Legion, VFW member post 5340, KC member, Most Holy Redeemer School Board. Kenneth enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, fishing, crafts, puzzles, baking, canning, and traveling.
Kenneth is survived by his children, Jane Goettl of St. Paul, Darlene (Glenn) Wondra of Montgomery, Bruce (Cynthia) Goettl of Montgomery, John (Colleen) Goettl of Montgomery, Christine Mansfield of Montgomery, Kerry (Tammie) Goettl of Holt, Florida, and Brenda (Donnie) McKeever of Dundas; 23 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; siblings, Ruth Fitterer of North Mankato, and Mark Goettl of Plymouth.
Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Goettl January 15, 2001; his parents; siblings, Ronald Goettl and Rosella Jewison.
Arrangements are with the Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. 507-357-6116. On-line condolences may be left at www.schoenbauerfuneralhome.com
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