Published on December 8, 2024 6:40 pm
Last Updated on December 8, 2024 6:41 pm
Paul Richard Goebel, age 67, of Gila, Illinois passed away at 3:47 pm Friday, December 6, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. – Thursday, December 12, 2024, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, Illinois, with Father David Beagles celebrating mass. Visitation will be held on Wednesday December 11, 2024, from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at the Church. The burial will be in the Myer Cemetery north of Gila, Illinois. In loving memory of Paul, memorials may be made to Paul’s grandchildren’s education fund, c/o Judy Goebel. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left by clicking here.
Paul was born on July 29, 1957, in Effingham, Illinois, the fifth of six children to Roy and Virginia (Sowers) Goebel. He was a graduate of Newton Community High School, Class of 1975 and went on to attend the University of Illinois, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Ag Economics. Paul married the love of his life and best friend, Judy Dallmier on August 4, 1979. They spent 45 years completely devoted to one another and raising their family. Together they were blessed with four children, Mark Richard, Cheryl Louise, Kurtis Paul, and Emily Marie. His wife, children, and grandchildren were his pride and joy. Paul was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to all who knew him. Paul spent 42 years working at the Ingraham Branch of First National Bank in Olney where he was a loan officer, branch manager, and Vice President. He was a trusted advisor and his door was always open to anyone who needed a listening ear. Additionally, Paul loved animals and living on a farm. He spent many years raising hogs on his family farm. He was an incredibly talented woodworker and could fix anything. He enjoyed fishing trips to Canada, walks in the woods, and spending time with family. Countless memories were made with his loved ones in the barn and his woodshop. He always had a story to tell. His quick wit and sense of humor could lighten any room and will be dearly missed. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Newton, Illinois.
Paul is survived by his wife Judy, children Mark (Stacey) Goebel of Newton, Cheryl (Chris) James of Newton, Kurtis (Shannon) Goebel of Robinson, and Emily (Scott) Esker of Teutopolis. Paul’s legacy will be carried on by his nine grandchildren Gunner, Avery, Jackson, Krosby, Kwyn, Melah, Wyatt, Gannon, and Clara. Additionally, he is survived by his siblings, Jerry Goebel, Christie Murphy, Mike (Cindy) Goebel, and Chuck (Sandy) Goebel as well as in-laws Carolyn (Bob) Barthelme, George (Michele) Dallmier, Andrew Townsend, and Sylvan (Kim) Dallmier.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, father and mother-in-law George and Hilda Dallmier, brother Joe Goebel, and sisters-in-law Margie Townsend and L. Sue Goebel.