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Jerome Goetz Obituary

RAPID CITY - Jerome "Jerry" Goetz, 64, of Rapid City, died Friday, October 27, 2006, at his home. Jerome Michael Goetz was born February 17, 1942, to Michael and Julia (Stappler) Goetz at Onaka, South Dakota. He grew up and attended school in the Onaka area. In 1959, Jerry joined the United States Air Force. He retired in March of 1982. On April 24, 1962, Jerry married Margaret Nygaard at Onaka. Jerry and Margaret were stationed at Minot, ND, Duluth, MN, Omaha, NE, Anchorage, AK and Rapid City. Jerry served in Vietnam from 1965 to 1966. After retiring from the Air Force, Jerry worked for the U.S. Post Office for 10 years. In his spare time, Jerry loved to garden and fish. He was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church, Disabled American Veterans, and the V.F.W. Survivors include his wife Margaret of Rapid City; three sons, Todd (Karen) Goetz of Box Elder, SD, Terry (Kristi) Goetz of Ponka, NE, Troy Goetz of Minot, ND; one daughter Tammy (Robert) Allen of Hastings, NE; nine grandchildren, Megan, Kayla, Michael, Ryan, Jerod, Abbie, Nathan, Samantha and Christopher; two sisters, Geraldine Gerber of Onida, SD and Charlotte (James) Brink of Onida, SD. Visitation will be Monday, October 30, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Serenity Springs Funeral Chapel. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, October 31, at 10:30 a.m. at Serenity Springs Funeral Chapel, with burial to follow at Black Hills National Cemetery.
Published by Rapid City Journal on Oct. 30, 2006.

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Monica (Fix) Vandertuin

November 1, 2006

Margaret, Charlotte and Geraldine,
So sorry to hear about Jerome and all the sorrow that you've had in your lives recently. I have very fond memories of many days spent at your home, the wonderful meals, your mom's "duck-tail" haircuts,and lots of talk about dating. Would love to have another gathering at Onaka so we can all get together one last time. I think of you all very often.

October 31, 2006

We all send our deepest and most sincere condolences. May God bless you.

Dave, RT, Tim, Lorri & Kim at Sturgis Real Estate Co.

Avis Tellinghuisen

October 30, 2006

Todd, Karen and Mike,

Please know that the folks at The Little Print Shop are keeping your family in our prayers. Let us know if you need help with anything. We're there for you.

Avis and the Little Print Shop Crew
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June Wagner

October 30, 2006

Tammy and Bob, I wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers. I know you will all support each other with happy memories and lots of hugs.
June, Casey, Andrew & Ahren

Sunny Meyers

October 30, 2006

Todd & Karen,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your Dad.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Don and Betty Light

October 30, 2006

Margaret and Family. Betty and I are sorry for your loss. We are just glad we could spend some time with Jerry in August. I have many memories of your family and mine during our times that we were stationed together at Offutt and Elmendorf AFB's. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Ron Bradeen

October 30, 2006

Todd & Karen,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. I understand he had been ill. I know from experience, every day will get a little easier to cope with from here forward. Remember the good times.
Ron, Zoey and crew at Bradeen Auctions.

Bob Hayford

October 30, 2006

To Jerry's family and friends: I served with Jerry in the U.S. Air Force at Ellsworth. Jerry was one of the finest men I met during my Air Force career. He was intelligent and always wanted to do what was right for the Air Force while caring for the men and women of his squadron. I lost contact with Jerry after we both retired, but I know what a kind gentleman he was. God bless you in your time of sorrow.

Mardell (Waldman) Cummings

October 30, 2006

Margaret and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Clancy and Mardell (Waldman) Cummings
Richfield, Minnesota

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