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Robert Goebel Obituary
Robert J. Goebel, 65, of St. Cloud died peacefully at his home, with his family at his side, after a battle with cancer.
Bob was born February 13, 1947, at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital to the late Clarence and Vera (Eiring) Goebel.
He graduated from New Holstein High School in 1965, where he was a member of the 1965 New Holstein Huskies State Baseball Champions. The team had a state record of 44 wins in a row; the best high school team record and win streak ever in Wisconsin at that time. Part of Bob's contribution to the championship was that he pitched 5 no-hitters and 3 perfect games in that season. He never pitched a losing game in his high school career.
Bob served in the Army from March 1968 until January 1971. On August 13, 1988, he married Lori Ann Weber in Mount Calvary.
He was a member of St. Isidore Parish St. Cloud Church and the St. Cloud Athletic Club.
Survivors include his wife, Lori Ann Goebel of St. Cloud; his son, Nick (Jackie) Goebel of Oak Creek; his two granddaughters, Hailey and Alexis Goebel; his brother, Jef (Bev) Goebel of St. Cloud; his nephew, Jason Goebel; his mother-in-law, Rita Weber of Mount Calvary; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ken (Carol) Weber of Plymouth; Vince (Ronda) Weber of Lomira; Karen (Pete) Wettstein of Chilton; Loretta Weber and her special friend, Mark Straveler, of Eden; Mona (Bill) Hansen of Mount Calvary; Herman Weber, Roman (Lorie) Weber, and John Weber, all of Mount Calvary; Ervin Weber and his special friend, Joan Twohig, of Eden; Helen (Jim) Sippel of St. Cloud; and Chris (Kyle) Hinn of Mount Calvary. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews on his wife's side; uncles; aunts; and many cousins and friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Clarence and Vera Goebel and his father-in-law, LeRoy Weber.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 10, 2012, at St. Isidore Parish St. Cloud Church, 924 Main Street in St. Cloud. Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate with Joe Zenk assisting. Military Rites conducted by the St. Cloud American Legion Harvey Blonigen Post 478 will take place following the Mass. A private family burial will be in the St. Cloud Catholic Cemetery.
Family and friends may call at the Sippel Funeral Home 1311 Thorp Street in St. Cloud, on Friday afternoon, August 10, from 2:30 to 6 p.m., when brief family rites will be held.
A memorial fund will be established in his name
A special thank you to Agnesian Hospice and Home Instead Senior Care for their kindness and support during this difficult time. It will always be remembered.
For additional information, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in St. Cloud (920) 999-2291 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Goebel
Wayne Mueller -
August 3, 2023
Amazing person and wishing Lori Ann and all the Goebel family our sympathies --so glad I was able to play with Bob on that Amazing 1965 State Championship New Holstein Husky Baseball Team. Ironically , Elmer Casper , Jim Freund and Peter Pfister--all of us Holy Landers living here in Minnesota are playing golf together today. And we ll certainly remember Bob and Family and have a drink or two and play some sheephead , of course !! Having been born in Mt Calvary makes these an even more incredible memory --wife Marge (Konen) and I celebrated our 50 years together last year and now have 7 grandkids here --all 5 and under --fortunate we have been to have grown up together in the Holy Land with the Good Lord looking over us and our family -the best to all our Holy Land Friends and families there !
Gary Schad
August 10, 2012
As a classmate and teammate for 4 years at NHHS you could not ask for better person. His dry sense of humor kept everyone on their toes. I will always have fond memories of the years we knew each other.I'm sure all his former teammates will always have their favorite stories to tell about Bob. We will miss him.
Glen Koenig
August 10, 2012
Jeff,Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother..Hope you and your family are doing ok. Glen
Janet Keuler
August 10, 2012
My deepest sympathies to you Lori and family. I was a classmate of Bob's, and really loved his way of treating all of our class. He was so kind to others, and always made time for a joke or two. My mother Bernie was one of the best friends that his mother could have had....living in St. Cloud surely made it that way...and now for Bob, it was the same. He will always be remembered, and as a classmate, he will be very well missed! Now he is with his mom and dad, and NO MORE PAIN.
God bless all of you; you had a real angel on earth, and now in heaven.
May Bob rest in peace.
Love,
Janet Jochimsen Keuler
Sharon (Braun) Pluim
August 10, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the family. I worked with Bob for a few years at Fond du Lac County. Bob was a kind man and a pleasure to work with. It was an honor to have know him.
Wayne Mueller
August 10, 2012
Bob Goebel ---a person whose life was punctuated by being the best pitcher,team mate and friend we ll ever have who drove the bus to a great Husky State Championship team with his arm. And who also , as a father , person and husband was a true champion in life too----Bob--the good Lord needed a great pitcher and starter up there===you will be missed by all who knew and loved you and whose lives you touched --sincerely --
Marge and Wayne Mueller !! Your centerfielder on the 65 State Championship Team !
Anne Berenz
August 9, 2012
To Bob's Family:
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Bob. I remember cheering for him as he was an excellent basketball and baseball player at New Holstein High School.
With sincere sympathy,
Anne Berenz
New Holstein High Class of 1966
Lynn Zimmermann
August 9, 2012
Lori, I am so very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I know nothing I can say will make you feel any better. Please know that I am thinking and praying for you and the family. Lynn (Franzen) Zimmermann
August 9, 2012
Lori,
Please accept my deepest condolences at Bob's passing. His quiet sense of humor was always good for a laugh, and his kindness could always be counted on for a good deed. Bob was the coolest of cousins, and just an all-around great guy; my life is richer for having known him. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gene Eiring
Custer, South Dakota
August 9, 2012
Lori,
We offer our thoughts and prayers to you on Bob's passing. We know he is in a better place and no longer suffering.
Skook & Kathy
August 9, 2012
Lori, i am so sorry to hear about Bob, there are no words to tell you how I feel for you at this time. I am so sorry
Angela Mand
August 9, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss, I will forever miss Bob's visits at Fat Boys!
Marty Kloehn
August 9, 2012
I was sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was so very great to work with.
Marty Kloehn Knutson
Judy & Glen Rising
August 9, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to you Lori,and your family.
Sandy Schneider
August 9, 2012
Lori,
I am deeply sadden to hear about Bob. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeanne Sedlack
August 9, 2012
My Dearest Lori,
My heart goes out to you and your family at this most difficult time. May God hold you all in His loving hands to comfort you. You are in my thoughts and prayers dear. With love and blessings. Jeanne Sedlack
Duane Spittel
August 9, 2012
Lori
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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