May 11, 1933 – Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Service Information
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Buffalo, MN
Friday, December 12, 2014
11:00 AM
Visitation Information
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Buffalo, MN
Friday, December 12, 2014
10:00 AM
Aloysius G. Goeb, age 81, of Montrose, former longtime resident of Buffalo passed away, Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN, due to complications of a triple heart bypass.
Al was born in on Wednesday, May 11, 1933, in Delano, MN, to Edward and Mary (Bucher) Goeb.
On February 23, 1956 he married Jeanette G. (Prow). Following their marriage they resided in Buffalo where they raised three sons: Thomas, Gerald & Kevin.
He honorably served his country in the US Army, during the Korean War, from 1955 to 1957.
He started working as a teen, doing various jobs, including grinding feed for several area farmers, until he entered the Army. Except for his military service, he worked at Minneapolis Moline (White Farm) from 1951 to 1987; Washington Scientific, from 1989 – 1999 and many other temporary jobs. He co-owned and operated Goeb’s Music in Buffalo, and taught private guitar lessons to hundreds, From 1971 to 1996.
He played and sang in several local old time and country bands, playing guitar, button key and piano key accordions, harmonic, mandolin and several other instruments, including some guitars and other instruments he built himself.
Al assisted with Cub Scouts during the 1960’s.
He also helped create the first Little League baseball diamond, in Buffalo, next to, what is now near Parkside Elementary school.
He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Buffalo.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting traveling, restoring antique furniture, was creative with many handcrafted projects, casino trips & spending time with his grandchildren & playing and listening to their music.
Aloysius; is survived by children: Thomas Goeb, Gerald Goeb and Kevin Goeb (Kathleen Kramer); grandchildren: Benjamin & Matthew Goeb, Samantha Kinikin & their mother: Valerie Kinikin;
Brother, Louie Goeb, sisters, Veronica Varner, Marlene Dupont, Deloria Weege, Marie Dehn.
Sisters in Law; Joyce (Bucky) Schrom and Rose Sweeter,brothers in law, Larry Kauppi, Roger Weege, Ron Dehn, many nieces, nephews, and many grand nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Goeb, and their stillborn daughter, Mary Joseph,
Parents, Edward and Mary (Bucher) Goeb,
Brother Joseph Goeb; sister Elizabeth Kauppi;
Sisters in law Ida Prow, Helen Braun & Deloris Spychala; nephews: David Spychala, Steve Schrom, and Randy Sweeter; niece: Diane Gohman (12-2-14);
Brothers-in-law Robert Prow Sr., Jerry Braun, Howard Sweeter, Richard Schrom, Sib Spychala, Adrian Dupont and Duane Varner.
A Memorial and Mass of Christian Burial for Al Goeb will be held on December 12th at 11:00 am at The Church of St. Francis Catholic Church in Buffalo.
A visitation will be held one hour before the mass at the Church.
Interment at the St. Francis Cemetery.
The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the family.
We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Our deepest sympathy in your great loss! Al was a special man, and will surely be missed by all who knew him! His work on earth was done, so now he is happy in Heaven with Jeanette again! Prayers and sympathy!
Kathy Kramer and family
My deepest sympathies to the Goeb family. I was fortunate to have grown up with Kevin and his brothers. And blessed to have know both parents. Wonderful people.
My deepest sympathies to the Goeb family. I was fortunate to have grown up with Kevin and his brothers. And blessed to have know both parents. Wonderful people.
Our deepest sympathies to the Goeb family. You are all in our prayers.
My condolences to the Goeb family. Al was very talented. Blessings to all of you!
My sympathy to Al’s sons, grandchildren, and his brother/sisters; Al created much music on earth and now heaven will have more music as well. May he rest in peace.
I am so sorry for your loss. My dad worked with Al at MM. I remember as a kid going over to the house while they chatted. I now live behind his house in the new development and think of him everytime I drive by. May you find peace in knowing he isn’t suffering.
My condolences to you in the loss of Al. We lost our mother, Margie Onstott, in August and received a nice message from him. Years ago he tried to teach me to play the guitar and he was very patient, but after a few lessons he smiled and gently suggested “young lady, you should stick to dancing and singing!” Thoughts and prayers are with you….