Roger Harold Goetz

Roger Harold Goetz obituary, St. Joseph, MI

Roger Harold Goetz

Roger Goetz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Newell Chapel - Decatur on Oct. 31, 2024.

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Roger Harold Goetz, 70, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born January 31, 1954 in Adrian, MI to Walter and Shirley (Vrooman) Goetz.
Roger lived as a travelin' man. Throughout his life, he lived in many different parts of the country, from California, to Massachusetts, and Nevada. Choosing a career as a truck driver allowed him the opportunity to keep moving. He spent his final years, however, back in Michigan. He treasured the times he spent with his friends and family.
Roger will be missed by his siblings, Randall Goetz, Robert Goetz, and Rickie (the late John) Davis; eight nieces and nephews; and his caregiver of many years, Lori Dillon.
He is preceded in death by his wife; and his parents.
Per Roger's wishes, cremation has taken place with a private family service planned for a later date.

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