William C. Goeden

Mass of Christian Burial for William C. Goeden age 92 of West Point, NE will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church-St. Charles. Interment with Military Honors will be in the St. Anthony's Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at the Nielsen Community Center. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Minnick Funeral Home in West Point with a Vigil Service and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday one hour prior to the service at the church.

Bill passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at CHI Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, NE.

William C. Goeden was born January 22, 1933, in Menominee, Nebraska to Charles and Wilhelmina (Paschang) Goeden. Sadly, William's mother passed away during childbirth. He then was raised in his early years by his Grandma Paschang and aunt, Justine Paschang. He attended school in Wynot, Nebraska and spent the summers down on the Paschang family farm. In March 1953, Bill enlisted in the Army. While in the Army, he served in the Korean Conflict and was discharged in March 1955.

On August 10, 1955, Bill married Rita Maly. Shortly after marriage, they moved to the farm southwest of West Point. In 1962, Bill and Rita moved to the Paschang family farm. In 1986, they moved to their current residence, the farm where they first lived.

Bill was a faithful member of St. Anthony's Parish, St. Charles. He volunteered his time and labor to the church serving on many committees of St. Anthony's, but his passion was St. Anthony's Cemetery.

Farming was his passion all his life, especially feeding cattle, hogs and grain harvest. Bill helped with 4-H programs and loved attending the Cuming County Fair. Being with family and friends was very important to Bill. He was a Third-Degree Knights of Columbus member and the American Legion.

In Bill's later years he enjoyed family, going out to visit friends, playing cards, reading and putting together puzzles.

Survivors include,

His wife of 70 years – Rita

Daughters – Deb (Pat deceased) Wiegert and Coleen (Anthony) Santamaria

Son – Tony (Marcie) Goeden

Grandchildren Matt Wiegert, Anthony (Kristin) Santamaria, Grace (Brady) Delperdang, Will (Laurie) Goeden, Justine (Anthony) Ridder, Nick (Lauryn) Goeden, Gabi Goeden & fiancé Marcus Benesch and 13 great grandchildren.

Also surviving is brother Richard (Alberta) Goeden.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Aunt Justine Paschang, Son-in-law Pat Wiegert, sisters Lenore, Alice and Norma Jean, brothers Omer and Roger Goeden, and best friend Clarence Scharfen.

The family wishes to thank everyone for their kind words and support.

Lunch will be served at the Nielsen Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Anthony's Cemetery Endowment