Kenneth Goehl
Kenneth Goehl, age 80, of Fowler, IL, passed to his eternal resting place on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 1, 1939 in Quincy, the son of Raymond and Johanna (Bockenfeld) Goehl. He married Joyce A. Till on September 13, 1958 in St. Mary Catholic Church. She survives.
Mr. Goehl worked for Ameren/CIPS for more than 30 years. He had served in the Army Reserves, served on the Quincy City Council and the Ellington Township Road Commission. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and a former longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church.
Kenneth enjoyed the outdoors, tending to his garden, riding horses and having coffee with his “coffee groups”. The thing that he enjoyed most was the time spent talking and being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was extremely proud of each and every one of them and they all brought joy to his heart.
In addition to his wife, Kenneth is survived by:
THREE CHILDREN: Sharon Herman and her husband Bryan of Fowler, IL; Steve Goehl and his wife Cyndi of Columbia, MO; and Jackie Marold and her husband Don also of Fowler, IL.
GRANDCHILDREN: Ryan Herman, Mackenzie Herman, Travis Herman and his wife Lindsay; Kenneth ‘KJ’ Goehl and his wife Stephanie; Leslie Greenlaw and her husband Russell; Brock Goehl; Robbie Marold and his wife Kathy; Ryan Marold; Mitchell Marold and Nathan Marold.
GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Nora, Hunter, Wyatt, Westin, Beau, Blake, Elizabeth and Meridith.
A BROTHER: Jim Goehl and his wife Lawana
A SISTER: Nancy Sellers and her husband Bruce
Numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, a grandchild: Jillian Goehl; and 3 siblings: Russell Goehl, Lloyd Goehl and Sharon Goehl.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019 at 11:00 AM at St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held at St Francis on Friday from 10:00 am until the time of the services at 11:00 am. Memorials may be made to the Blessing Foundation for Hospice, the Alzheimer’s Association of Adams County, IL and the Blessing Cancer Center.
So sorry for your loss. Kenny was always fun to be with. While we did not have opportunity to spend a lot of time with him in the past few years we will cherish those moments forever. God Bless and may he rest in peace with the Lord.
Paul and Rita Grawe
Sherri, Mackenzie, and family, we are sorry to hear of your dad’s/grandpa’s passing. Thoughts and prayers of peace for all of you
This man was as an uncle growing up in the Hilltop neighborhood. He was kind, and funny as all get out. I know the family will be celebrating his wonderful life while they work through the sadness of his loss.
Sorry to see the obituary for your father and grandpa. You have our prayers and sympathy. Sending hugs.
My deepest sympathy to the family, especially Nancy & Jim. Ken was always a fun to be with and had a ready smile.
So sorry for your loss…prayers for your family
We are so sorry to learn of Ken’s passing. We had many good times with him watching basketball. Such a kind man. Thinking of you all during this time.
Joyce
We are saddened and shocked by this news. “K” was a great man and we looked forward to seeing his smiling face at the class reunions. As indeed with his brother, Russ, he will be greatly missed.
Our prayers to you and your family.
Condolences to Kenny’s family on his loss. He was a good colleague at CIPS and Ameren, an expert at what he did in service to those we served. His many Hardee’s pals are going to miss his early morning laughter. God bless his soul.
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. He was a good man and I’ll Always remember his smile and eyes that twinkled when he laughed. Hugs and prayers for you all.
Joyce, Sherry, Steve, Jackie, and families, we are sorry for your loss. May God grant your family comfort and peace during your family’s time of loss and sorrow. As a former neighbor, I have fond memories of Kenny. He will be missed by many.
So sorry to hear about Kenny. Our deepest condolences to the family. You will forever be in my memories of all the fun growing up in Hilltop..
So sorry to hear about Kenny. Our deepest condolences to the family. You will forever be in my memories of all the fun growing up in Hilltop..
Stacia and I are very sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to the family.
Joyce,Sherri, Steve,Jackie so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs
We are so sorry for the loss of your dad, Kenny. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. We had no idea that Kenny was so sick. God bless. May God look down on Joyce during this time and you also while taking care of Joyce after Kenny’s passing away. Sincerely, Dennis and Jenny