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Edwin Goebel Obituary

Goebel, Edwin D. "Ed", of O'Fallon, Missouri, died on Monday, May 7, 2012 at the age of 88. Loving husband of Beverly Goebel NEE: Carlson; beloved son of the late William and Myrtle Goebel: devoted father of Jeff (Cindy) Goebel and Kurt (Summer) Goebel; cherished grandfather of Hallie, Andrew, Shannon, Jackson and Kyle. He is preceded in death by his sister, Wilma LeClair. Ed was a graduate of Moline, IL high school where he received the Citizenship medal. He fought for our nation in WW II in the European theater and considered himself a devoted and loyal patriot. Ed later attended Augustana College, received his Master's Degree from the University of Iowa and a PhD from the University of Kansas. Longtime resident of the Lawrence, Kansas and Leawood, Kansas areas, Ed volunteered for over twenty years as the Head Scorekeeper for the Kansas University Basketball program and was a deacon in the Plymouth Congregational Church. Professionally, Ed served as the Senior State Geologist for the state of Kansas, as Technical Director of the United States Federal Power Commission, and taught at the University of Missouri-Kansas City where he retired as Professor Emeritus. He was deeply loved and will be missed by all who knew him. Services: A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday May 14, 2012 at the Colona Cemetery in Glenwood, IL. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on May 9, 2012.
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I only had one class with Dr. Goebel, Mineralogy, around 1978. I think it was one of the hardest classes for me in getting my geology degree, but he was a great teacher who was always fair, calm, and friendly. Will certainly be missed.

David Barr

May 10, 2012

Dr. Goebel provided me with an education that has served me well in life. He was always a very kind and fair man.

Craig

May 10, 2012

I am grateful for the life of Dr. Goebel. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

Bob

May 9, 2012

He's was my professor at UMKC for Structural Geology. Great teacher, not many left

KR Stalder

May 9, 2012

Way back in the early 70's, I was lucky enough to have Dr.Goebel as a professor while working on a BS in Geology. A wonderful professor, blessed with a great sense of humor.

Mike Wilson

May 9, 2012

I felt sorry for our loss. He was missed.

Wei "Wayne" Ji, Ph.D.
Professor of Geosciences
University of Missouri - Kansas City

May 9, 2012

Dear Beverly, Jeff, and Kurt--
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I met Ed when he was Chair of the Department of Geosciences at UMKC. He is remembered often as an excellent Chair, and was often considered a sort of father figure to students and young faculty members alike. He is the model that in many ways, I try to emulate. He will be missed, and he will also be remembered fondly for a long, long time to come.
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.

Jim Murowchick

May 9, 2012

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