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Josef Goecke Obituary

Joe Goecke, 63, of Racine, WI, passed away on September 10, 2023. He was born April 23, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Josef and Mary Ann S. Goecke.

Joe is survived by his daughter, Clair M. Goecke, her husband Oscar Zarco, and their children, Treavor, Lilly, and Christina. He was brother to Mary Ann Collado-Wharton, Susan Hansen, Margaret Alford Cackler, Barbara Gangware, Peter Goecke, John Goecke, and Henry Goecke. Joe was a dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters Josephine Elizabeth Russell and Stephanie Goecke.

He had a great love for music and was a skilled musician and singer. He enjoyed working with computers, cars, and animals, The world has lost a remarkable individual. Joe will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 24, 2023.

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