Harold William Goebel, 83, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015. He was born July 10, 1931 to Luella Hans Goebel and William H. Goebel. Harold married Katherine M. Koenig on October 15, 1950 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Cuero.
Harold was a farmer and rancher, and owned/operated his dairy with his son, Johnny Goebel. He loved caring for his animals and was voted Outstanding Young Farmer of America. He tended a peach orchard for many years. He was also a director for Farm Bureau, and a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and Green DeWitt Community Club. Harold enjoyed spending time with family and loved caring for his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Katherine Goebel; children, Johnny (Susan) Goebel of Cuero, Becky (James) Koranek of Cuero, Shirley (James) Froehlich of Austin; grandchildren, Kerry (Debbie) Goebel of Friendswood, Kathleen Carr, Heather Carr, Grace Carr, and John Carr, all of Victoria, Kendal Koranek of Cuero, and Trey Froehlich and Wyatt Froehlich, both of Austin; great-grandchildren, Riley, Reece, Ryan, and Ryder of Friendswood; brother, LeRoy (Viola) Goebel of Graham; and sisters-in-law, Doris Goebel of Victoria and Billie (Ed) Southern of Cuero.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Paul William Goebel; daughter, Ruth Ann Carr; and brother, Alton Goebel.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Freund Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. with a rosary beginning at 6 p.m. Funeral mass held will be Thursday, January 8, 2015, 1:00 p.m., at St. Michaels Catholic Church with Father David Berger. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Kerry Goebel, Kendal Koranek, John Carr, Trey Froehlich, Wyatt Froehlich, Dickie Goebel, and Steven Koenig. Honorary pallbearers include Kathleen Carr, Heather Carr, Grace Carr, and Clifford Goebel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Green DeWitt Community Club or St. Michaels Catholic Church Building Fund.
You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.
Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.
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