Raymond R.Goetz, Jr.. age 80,of East Moline, passed away at home with his family by his side after a battle with heart disease, on Friday, May 28, 2010.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Calvary Church of the Quad Cities, 4700-53rd Street, Moline. Visitation is from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 2nd at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline. Burial is in Rose-Lawn Memorial Estate, Moline. Memorials may be made to Calvary Church of teh Quad Cities.
Raymond was born November 19, 1929 in Rock Island, the son of Raymond R. and Mildred (Wishart) Goetz. Raymond met his beloved wife, Anna L. Giles at the Moline Gospel Temple, where they were married on January 4, 1952.
Raymond was founder and owner of Goetz Concrete Construction Corporation for over 55 years. He was a U.S. army veteran, and paratrooper with the 508 Airborne Division. Raymond enjoyed water-sking and snowmobiling, and had a passion for mission work. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandson. Raymond had a deep appreciation for the men that were employed by him throughout the years.
SURVIVORS
Wife Anna
Daughters Deanna (Michael) McClean Rock Island
Alanna (Bill) McGovern East Moline
Sandy (Kevin) Wohlford Eldridge, IA
Grandchldren Bjarne (Chelsea) Sorensen, Jr.
Jerit Wohlford
Kirsten Wohlford
Great Grandson Lyndon Sorensen
Brothers Richard, David & Dennis Goetz
Sister Carol Bargmann
He was preceded in death by his parents, and 2 sisters, Lois Minard and Mary Mattson.
Online condolences may be expressed to Raymond's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010, 11:00pm, Calvary Church of the Quad Cities