Steven Philip Goeggelman

Steven Philip Goeggelman, 70, passed away on October 16, 2022, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Steve was born on December 26, 1951, to Ruth and Donald Goeggelman in Rochester, New York. He graduated from Charlotte High School in Rochester, NY in 1969 where he played Varsity baseball for 3 years. He went on to earn his Associates Degree in Accounting from SUNY Delhi (NY) in 1971. Steve was a member of the Delta Theta Gamma fraternity where he met many of his lifelong friends.

After graduation, Steve worked for Arthur Andersen Accounting Firm in Rochester and then Boulter Moving Company until his move to Houston in 1977. In Houston, Steve worked construction during the building boom of the 70s and early 80s until entering his 29-year career with Spring Branch ISD. Upon retiring from Spring Branch in 2006, Steve followed his passion for gardening to a job with Buchanan's Native Plants where he worked until recently, when he needed time off to focus on his health.

His job at Spring Branch is where he met the love of his life, Judy Baird. They were married in 2003 and he immediately gained a family of stepchildren and grandchildren who welcomed and loved him. He was affectionately known as "Pawpaw" to the grandchildren, to whom he was always an attentive playmate. He fit within this family as if he had always been here and enjoyed many years of travel, beach vacations and holiday gatherings.

Steve loved baseball and played on several local slow-pitch teams in the Rochester area. His love for baseball never died as he continued to play softball and then Men's Senior Baseball in Houston. He eventually found a passion for golf, which he played until a month before his passing. Golf served as the perfect reason for regular trips with good friends.

In addition to baseball and golf, Steve had a passion for gardening, music, watching sports, but most of all for friends and family. He was a die-hard NY Yankees fan until his move to Houston, where he was converted into an Astro's fan. His family and friends in NY don't hold that against him. His loss will be felt by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

He is survived by his wife Judy; stepchildren Lori Baird, Melissa (Eric) Clifford, Tiffany (FJ) Merenda, April (Brian) Franzman, and Colby Baird; grandchildren Lindsey Ketterer, Jordan Clifford, Jocelyn Clifford, Bailey Eaton, Mason Merenda, Brynne Eaton, Tyler Merenda, Blakeley Merenda and Otis Franzman; brother Paul (Laurie) Goeggelman; sister-in-law Susan Gallier; nieces and nephews Hannah (John) Olearnick, Corey (Nicole) Goeggelman, Callie Gallier, Cassi (Mike) Thompson, Mattie (Brent) Louviere, Declan Thompson, Ryder Thompson and Brooks Louviere; and numerous friends and co-workers.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ruth and Donald Goeggelman.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Memorial Church of Christ, 900 Echo Ln in Houston, TX. A reception at the home he shared with his wife Judy will immediately follow.