1940
William
2015
William C. Goertz
June 9, 1940 — June 5, 2015
William C. Goertz, age 74 of Robbinsdale, formerly of the Zumbrota/Pine Island area died on Friday, June 5, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society - Specialty Care Community in Robbinsdale. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota with Pastor Wayne D. Schoch officiating. Inurnment will be in Zumbrota Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday for one hour prior to the service.
William Clarence Goertz was born on June 9, 1940 in rural Millville, MN to Clarence W. and Ellen M. (nee Wiese) Goertz. William grew up on the family farm and attended country schools in Bremen and Potsdam and high school in Elgin-Millville and Pine Island where he graduated from in 1958. On November 19, 1958 he entered the U. S. Army, served as a helicopter mechanic in Korea and was honorably discharged on February 22, 1962. After his discharge he returned to the Rochester area. On February 23, 1963 he married Ann King at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester. They later divorced. Over the years, William worked for Crenlo's in Rochester, Boeing in Seattle, WA and was a self-employed carpenter.
William enjoyed family gatherings, watching sporting events on TV, socializing with people and tinkering with mechanical things.
William is survived by his three sisters, Wanda Steffens of Zumbrota, Lou Ann Holderman of Fort Wayne, IN, and Virginia Pahl of Zumbrota along with many nieces and nephews.
William was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ellen; son, Billy Goertz; sisters, Velma and Geraldine Goertz and brother, Clarence W. Goertz Jr.
Memorials are suggested to Christ Lutheran Church or donor's choice
1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN 55992
1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN 55992
William Clarence Goertz was born on June 9, 1940 in rural Millville, MN to Clarence W. and Ellen M. (nee Wiese) Goertz. William grew up on the family farm and attended country schools in Bremen and Potsdam and high school in Elgin-Millville and Pine Island where he graduated from in 1958. On November 19, 1958 he entered the U. S. Army, served as a helicopter mechanic in Korea and was honorably discharged on February 22, 1962. After his discharge he returned to the Rochester area. On February 23, 1963 he married Ann King at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester. They later divorced. Over the years, William worked for Crenlo's in Rochester, Boeing in Seattle, WA and was a self-employed carpenter.
William enjoyed family gatherings, watching sporting events on TV, socializing with people and tinkering with mechanical things.
William is survived by his three sisters, Wanda Steffens of Zumbrota, Lou Ann Holderman of Fort Wayne, IN, and Virginia Pahl of Zumbrota along with many nieces and nephews.
William was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ellen; son, Billy Goertz; sisters, Velma and Geraldine Goertz and brother, Clarence W. Goertz Jr.
Memorials are suggested to Christ Lutheran Church or donor's choice
Visitation
JUN 11. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Larson Chapel1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN 55992
Service
JUN 11. 11:00 AM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Larson Chapel1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN 55992
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