Frank Albert Goetz's Obituary
Frank Albert Goetz, age 89 of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2010 at 9:57 a.m. in Randolph County Care Center, Sparta, IL. Frank was born on August 29, 1921 in Vergennes, IL, a son to Ernest and Lucille (Hepp) Goetz. On November 2, 1948, he married Lela Mae Crawford in Piggott, AR and she survives. Frank was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving during WW II. He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Pinckneyville, IL, farmed and was a talented carpenter. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family, Frank is survived by his wife; one son, Jerry (Betty Lou) Goetz of Sparta, IL; one daughter, Shirley (Darrell) Schweizer of Coulterville, IL; two grandchildren, Darwin (Chawn) Jausel and Carman Jausel; three great-grandchildren, Cale, Grant, and Asher Jausel, one sister-in-law, Roberta Goetz of Oraville, IL; and many dear relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Elmer Goetz; and one son-in-law, Vincent Jausel. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday, October 22, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Cindy Bean officiating. Interment will be in Creek Paum Cemetery, Vergennes, IL. Military graveside rites by Presswood-Daffron American Legion Post #2504. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to Passages Hospice or Randolph County Care Center.
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