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Robert Goethals Obituary
Robert Charles Goethals, of Crystal River, FL, passed peacefully at the VA Medical Center in Gainesville on Monday September 6, 2021. He was 53. Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio.
Rob enlisted in the United States Navy in 1986 then enlisted in the United States Army in 1993, and spent 19 years in, retiring as a career Sergeant First Class out of the 82nd Airborne Division.
Rob loved cooking for loved ones; his signature dish was a "Roast Beast", which is a prime rib roast that would have you begging for a second helping! In his spare time, he enjoyed watching movies while eating homemade popcorn. Rob was the best at making anyone feel like family, no matter who it was. He was quite a social butterfly everyone who knew him, and he knew everyone! Rob was also an expert at talking like Donald Duck he did it everywhere he went his granddaughter and grand dogs loved it.
Rob was preceded in death by his father, Charles; and step mother, Irene Goethals; and his sister, Julie Baugh. He is survived by his daughters, Jessica Goethals and Lauren Smith; his sons, Joshua and Brandon Goethals; daughter in laws, Laurene and Emily Goethals; granddaughter, Lyanna Goethals; his mom, Patricia Munsil; his step father, Richard Munsil; and his brothers Mark Baugh and Ken, Steve, and James Goethals.
Graveside Service will be Friday, October 1 at 11:00 a.m. at the Historic Woodlawn Cemetery 1502 Central Ave, Toledo, Ohio 43606, followed by a memorial service from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the VFW Post 606 on 3005 W Laskey Rd, Toledo, Ohio 43613.
Arrangements are under the care of Milam Funeral and Cremation Services 311 S. Main ST Gainesville, FL 32601 www.milamfh.com
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Mom
July 22, 2025
It has been over four years since you were sent to be with the Lord, but The ache in my heart is deep for the best son any mother could have .
Heather Reichard
December 4, 2023
We did know each other long you touched my mother´s heart in so many ways !!! I saddened that you have left us I know my mom is with you you both will be missed beyond words
Janet Hedlund
September 24, 2021
Deepest condolences to Rob's family. Was fortunate to know Rob when we worked together in physician recruitment in Indianapolis. He was absolutely one of the kindest, most genuine & generous of people I've had the privilege to know. Rest well dear friend ... you will be missed.
Jim Carmin
September 23, 2021
Rob was someone who treated everyone like a close friend. Weather you just met him or haven't seen him in years he made you feel you were old close friends. My hart and prayers go out to his family in this time of sorrow.
Vivian H.
September 22, 2021
I am at a loss for words. My heart goes out to your family. Rob and I first met at the Ice House when I was 17 and he was 15. He was always hanging out at the concession stand with me. All through my life, we crossed paths. I ran into him at UT after he got out of the service and again at the LPGA. God bless him, he was a really good guy.
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