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Michael James “Mike” Goetz

Birth	:	13 Dec 1931 Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	31 Jul 2014 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Boniface Cemetery, Westphalia, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7219009, -95.3944016
Description	:	Pauley-Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Michael James Goetz DECEMBER 13, 1931 - JULY 31, 2014 Mike Goetz was born on December 13, 1931 to Joseph and Antonia (Schechinger) Goetz in Harlan, Iowa. He attended St. Boniface Catholic School in Westphalia and graduated with the Class of 1950. He was drafted into the United States Army in November of 1952 and received an honorable discharge in November of 1954. On June 1, 1953, Mike was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Elaine Weihs. They became parents to five daughters: Cindy, Lori, Janice, Michelle, and... Read More	Pauley-Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Michael James Goetz DECEMBER 13, 1931 - JULY 31, 2014 Mike Goetz was born on December 13, 1931 to Joseph and Antonia (Schechinger) Goetz in Harlan, Iowa. He attended St. Boniface Catholic School in Westphalia and graduated with the Class of 1950. He was drafted into the United States Army in November of 1952 and received an honorable discharge in November of 1954. On June 1, 1953, Mike was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Elaine Weihs. They became parents to five daughters: Cindy, Lori, Janice, Michelle, and Ann. Mike farmed his entire life, had dairy cows, and had a farrow to finish hog operation. He loved watching sports, especially baseball. He was a catcher for the Westphalia Red Sox and was an umpire for the Westphalia White Sox for many years. One of the things that delighted Mike was taking the kids that had worked for him to the College World Series which he did for many years. He enjoyed his grandchildren and was very proud of their achievements. After retiring from farming, he drove a school bus for the Harlan Community School District until May of 2014. Mike died on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He had attained the age of eighty-two years, seven months, and eighteen days. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers: Walter, Gerald, and Anthony Goetz, Sr. He is survived by his wife of sixty-one years Elaine (Weihs) Goetz of Westphalia, Iowa; daughters: Cindy Finken and Jay Watts of Omaha, Nebraska, Lori and her husband Craig Graeve of Omaha, Nebraska, Janice and her husband Shawn Schoeneck of St. Joseph, Missouri, Michelle and her husband Brian Schmitz of Omaha, Nebraska, and Ann and her husband Chad Heithoff of Harlan, Iowa; twelve grandchildren: Jennifer (Finken) and her husband Patrick Moylan, Christopher Finken, Nick Graeve and his wife Jenna, Patrick Graeve, Katherine, Elizabeth, and Jacqueline Schoeneck, Megan (Schmitz) and her husband Joshua Berens, Bailey Schmitz, and Michael, Kate, and Alex Heithoff; three great-grandchildren: Kiera, Finley, and Brendan Moylan; sister Rita Doran of Corley, Iowa; sisters-in-law Mary Schmitz of Harlan, Iowa and Theresa Goetz of Irwin, Iowa; other family members and many friends and bus riders. Facts Born: December 13, 1931 Place of Birth: Harlan, Iowa Death: July 31, 2014 Place of Death: Council Bluffs, Iowa Survivors wife Elaine (Weihs) Goetz of Westphalia, IA; daughters: Cindy Finken and Jay Watts of Omaha, NE, Lori (Craig) Graeve of Omaha, NE, Janice (Shawn) Schoeneck of St. Joseph, MO, Michelle (Brian) Schmitz of Omaha, NE, and Ann (Chad) Heithoff of Harlan, IA; 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister Rita Doran of Corley, IA; and sisters-in-law Mary Schmitz of Harlan, IA and Theresa Goetz of Irwin, IA Preceded in Death By mother Antonia (Schechinger) Goetz; father Joseph Goetz; and brothers: Walter, Gerald, and Anthony Goetz, Sr. Services VISITATION Friday August 1, 2014, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at St. Boniface Catholic Church WAKE SERVICE Friday August 1, 2014, 7:00 PM at St. Boniface Catholic Church MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Saturday August 2, 2014, 10:00 AM at St. Boniface Catholic Church BURIAL Saturday August 2, 2014 at St. Boniface Cemetery * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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Where is Michael James “Mike” Goetz's memorial?
Michael James “Mike” Goetz's memorial is located at: Saint Boniface Cemetery, Westphalia, Shelby County, USA.
When did Michael James “Mike” Goetz death?
Michael James “Mike” Goetz death on 31 Jul 2014 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Michael James “Mike” Goetz's memorial?
Latitude: 41.7219009
Longitude: -95.3944016

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Bernard Goetz Jr.

(1898 - 1982)

Antonia Schechinger Goetz

(1899 - 1958)

Spouse

Elaine M. Weihs Goetz

(1931 - unknow)

Siblings

Walter Joseph “Dusty” Goetz

(1923 - 1992)

Joseph Goetz III

(1928 - 1928)

Cecelia Goetz

(1930 - 1930)

Anthony Raymond “Tony” Goetz Sr.

(1933 - 1996)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7219009, -95.3944016

2. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

3. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

4. Washington Township Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

5. Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

6. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6422005, -95.4028015

7. Rose Hill Cemetery
Kirkman, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7317009, -95.2767029

8. Union Township Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3471985

9. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3450012

10. Slates Cemetery
Kirkman, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7605000, -95.2521000

11. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

12. Doyle Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8051000, -95.5087000

13. Cass Township Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6272115, -95.4958362

14. Gallands Grove RLDS Holcomb Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8342018, -95.4788971

15. Abel Galland Memorial Cemetery
Manteno, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8370000, -95.4932500

16. Fairview Township Cemetery
Corley, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5856500, -95.3207500

17. Bowmans Grove Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6617012, -95.2130966

18. Folck Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6198000, -95.2456000

19. Oak Hill Cemetery
Irwin, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7813988, -95.2074966

20. Danway Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7296982, -95.1900024

21. Manteno Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8343964, -95.5367355

22. Astor Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8636017, -95.2853012

23. Chambers Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6018982, -95.5681000

24. Red Line Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7178574, -95.1517029