Fred Goecke

Fred Louis Goecke age 60 of Maria Stein, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at his home. He was born on January 9, 1956 in Coldwater, Ohio to Louis & Madonna (Hausfeld) Goecke.  His mother survives in Maria Stein.  He is also survived by 13 brothers & sisters: Jane & Scott Goeller, Kettering, Kathy & Tim Stonecash, Springboro, Tom & Sue Goecke, Rocky River, Ohio, Judy Townsend, Celina, Paul Goecke, Minster, Ken & Kerin Goecke, Middleburg, PA, Dodie & Carl Hess, Maria Stein, Cindy & Dan Chappie, Clarksville, Ohio, Phil & Karen Goecke, Belle Center, Ohio, Carol and Dave Flora, Greenfield, IN,  Tony & Lisa Goecke, Liberty, IN, Mike & Jami Goecke, New Knoxville, Marcia Homan, Maria Stein, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Louis “Bing” Goecke, infant sister Mary and brother-in-law John Townsend.

Fred was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Maria Stein and a graduate of Marion Local High School in 1974. He worked as a machinist, coached little league baseball for several years, and was a proud fan of the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Reds, and Ohio State Buckeyes. Fred loved working Sudoku and crossword puzzles. He loved to tease and will be sorely missed by his friends and family.

A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at St. John Catholic Church, Maria Stein with Rev. Tom Brenberger celebrant.  Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Foundation. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.