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Charles Arthur “Charlie” Goeken

Birth	:	11 Jun 1922 Marne, Cass County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	17 Jan 2010 Audubon, Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Brighton Cemetery, Marne, Cass County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4622002, -95.0999985
Description	:	Charles Arthur Goeken, the son of Arthur G. and Jessie Polkingharn Goeken, was born June 11, 1922, at his parents' home in Cass County Iowa near Marne, Iowa and died January 17, 2010 at the Friendship Home in Audubon, Iowa at the age of 87 years, 7 months, and 6 days. Charlie was baptized and confirmed at the Methodist Church in Marne, Iowa. He attended rural schools near Marne then graduated from the Atlantic High School with the Class of 1938. Charlie then helped operate the family farm. Also during this time Charlie became interested in aviation. The family... Read More	Charles Arthur Goeken, the son of Arthur G. and Jessie Polkingharn Goeken, was born June 11, 1922, at his parents' home in Cass County Iowa near Marne, Iowa and died January 17, 2010 at the Friendship Home in Audubon, Iowa at the age of 87 years, 7 months, and 6 days. Charlie was baptized and confirmed at the Methodist Church in Marne, Iowa. He attended rural schools near Marne then graduated from the Atlantic High School with the Class of 1938. Charlie then helped operate the family farm. Also during this time Charlie became interested in aviation. The family built a runway and developed Goeken Airways which they operated for several years. On March 14, 1944, he was united in marriage to Emma Jane Young in Atchison, KS. They lived near Marne and Charlie farmed until he was inducted into the U.S. Army Air Force on June 16, 1945. During his tour of duty he served stateside at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas and Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. He was honorably discharged on July 6, 1946, and returned to the Atlantic area. In 1948 they moved to Audubon and lived in a converted building at the Audubon Airport and Charlie was employed at a local implement dealership in Audubon. In the early 1950's Charlie went into partnership with Willads Rattenborg and started Hi-Way Implement. Also during this time Charlie managed the Audubon airport. He retired from the implement business after operating it for over twenty-five years. Charlie then became the full-time manager of the Audubon Airport. He was an Ambassador for the community of Audubon and the surrounding area through the window of the airport. Jane died on September 26, 1996. On April 5, 1998, he married Beverly Kline Wilson. They made their home at the airport which Charlie managed until he retired in June of 2006. On February 27, 2009, Charlie moved to the Friendship Home in Audubon. Charlie had been a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Audubon since April 2, 1953. He had served as an Elder and a Deacon at the church. Charlie was a member of the Audubon Post #120, American Legion, a past member of the Audubon Lions Club, and a past member of the Civil Air Patrol. He was the local Audubon observer for the National Weather Service, sending them reports on a daily basis. He was an accomplished pilot and a flight instructor who taught many people how to fly. He took aerial photos for the Natural Resources Conservation Service for many years. Charlie was a 50 member of the Veritas Lodge No. 392 A.F. & A.M. in Audubon, a 50 year member of the Exodus Lodge No. 342 A.F. & A.M. in Exira, Iowa, and a 50 year member of the Grove Lodge No. 492, A.F. & A.M. He was a member of the Za-Ga-Zig Shrine and had recently received a permanent remit. Charlie had held all of the offices in the Lodges and had served as the Lodge Secretary in Audubon and Exira for many years. He was a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star Exodus Chapter 313 in Exira and had served as past Patron. Charlie was one of Iowa's aviation pioneers whose name is recorded at the Iowa Aviation Museum in Greenfield, Iowa. Preceding him in death in addition to his wife Jane; were two infant sons; his parents; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Lucile Goeken, Samuel Young, Jr. and wife Mary, Lucien D. and wife Madeline Young, Vesta Davenport, and Virginia and husband Steve Webster. Beverly's family preceding in death were her husband DeWayne Wilson; her children: Tim Wilson and Trudy Patterson; an infant granddaughter; and her parents: Van and Myrtle Kline. Survivors include his wife: Beverly Goeken of Audubon; his children: Dr. James and wife Dr. Nancy Goeken of North Liberty, Iowa, Richard and wife Nancy Goeken of Audubon, William and wife Laurie Goeken of Roanoke, Texas, Constance and husband Hugh Randall of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Kathryn and husband James Vincent of Wichita, Kansas; his grandchildren and great grand children: Kristin and husband Scott Christopherson and their baby Christopherson; Adam and wife Heidi Goeken and their daughter Adeline; Jeffrey and wife Priscilla Goeken and their son Dustin; Neal and wife Georgia Goeken and their children Jade, Mackenzie, Cassidy, Gabriel and baby; Kathleen Goeken and Steve Jensen and their daughters Genevie and Arianna; Peter Goeken and Kelly Goeken; Dana and husband Brian Stephens and their children Justin, Desiree, and Estus; Rachel Kenyon; Samuel and wife Tiana Cretsinger and their sons Dylan and Christian; and Michael and Matthew Vincent; his brother Robert Goeken of Walnut, Iowa. Beverly's family include her sons: Terry and wife Nancy Wilson of Exira and Taylor and wife Dee Wilson of Atlantic, Iowa, her daughter-in-law Beth Olsen and husband Frank of Exira; her son-in-law Dave Patterson of Austintown, Ohio; 8 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; her brothers and sister: Gary and Barbara Kline of Bismarck, ND, Charles and Phyllis Kline of Harlan, Iowa, Jerry and Eloyce Kline of Griswold, Iowa and Connie and Glen Esbeck of Exira. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Kay E. Steddom at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Audubon, Iowa.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Charles Arthur “Charlie” Goeken's memorial?
Charles Arthur “Charlie” Goeken's memorial is located at: Brighton Cemetery, Marne, Cass County, USA.
When did Charles Arthur “Charlie” Goeken death?
Charles Arthur “Charlie” Goeken death on 17 Jan 2010 in Audubon, Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Charles Arthur “Charlie” Goeken's memorial?
Latitude: 41.4622002
Longitude: -95.0999985

Family Members:

Parent

Arthur Gerhard Goeken

(1896 - 1972)

Jessie Polkinghorn Goeken

(1896 - 1990)

Siblings

Robert Lee Goeken

(1921 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Brighton Cemetery
Marne, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4622002, -95.0999985

2. Layton Township Cemetery
Walnut, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4755478, -95.2109756

3. Monroe United Methodist Church Cemetery
Monroe Township, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5312000, -95.1735410

4. Lorah Cemetery
Lorah, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4575005, -94.9738998

5. Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery
Walnut, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4831000, -95.2310000

6. Clay Township Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5639000, -95.0886002

7. Southlawn Memorial Gardens
Atlantic, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3842010, -95.0044022

8. Atlantic Catholic Cemetery
Atlantic, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4030113, -94.9803467

9. Atlantic Cemetery
Atlantic, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4016991, -94.9813995

10. Oak Hill Cemetery
Brayton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5450000, -94.9930000

11. Carlsen-Larsen Cemetery
Elk Horn, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5772018, -95.0742035

12. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Hancock, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3824997, -95.2313995

13. Oakfield Baptist Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5774994, -95.0168991

14. Elk Horn Cemetery
Elk Horn, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5950000, -95.0590000

15. Oakwood Cemetery
Lewis, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3133011, -95.0746994

16. Wiota Cemetery
Wiota, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3932991, -94.9180984

17. Cuppys Grove Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5643997, -95.2561035

18. Judd Cemetery
Wiota, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3855530, -94.9186410

19. Newtown Cemetery
Avoca, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4583200, -95.3169400

20. Jacobson Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5277700, -95.2988900

21. Oakfield Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5362180, -94.9043460

22. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6306000, -95.0832977

23. Saint John's Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5914670, -94.9547750

24. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Wiota, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4247017, -94.8722000