Rose Goebel
July 28, 1917 ~ January 18, 2010
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gettysburg with Father Jerry Kopel officiating. Burial followed in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery at Gettysburg. Visitation was held from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 20, 2010 with a 5:30 p.m. prayer service at the church.
Rose Marie Griffith was born early on a hot humid morning, July 28, 1917 to Will and Ella (Rock) Griffith in the family home near Spencer, Iowa. When she was seven months old, she moved with her parents and older brother to her Grandparent’s (Anthony Rock) farm north of Gettysburg. This was to be her home until she married.
Rose attended rural schools near her home, except for the time after the school burned and she went to the Catholic school in Hoven and Polo. She graduated from the Gettysburg High School as the Valedictorian in 1935. After one year at Northern Normal Teacher’s College, Rose taught in Potter County country schools for six years.
In 1938, she met William Goebel at a dance. They became engaged and then married on November 26, 1940. Rose and Bill raised their family of nine children in Gettysburg. They farmed most of their working lives. The farm is now owned and operated by their sons Dean and Phil Goebel.
Rose was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gettysburg all of her adult life. She was active in Altar Society, holding various offices and volunteer jobs. Rose was CCD Principal and taught classes for over 14 years. She was a member of the Hospital Auxiliary, Ladies Extension Club, Birthday Club, and the Gettysburg Senior Center where she enjoyed lunch with her many friends in later years. Rose had a wonderful way of organizing many of her children’s Prom dinners, Mardi Gras lunches, and bazaar church dinners with ease. She was known for her hospitality, kindness and loving manner.
Rose enjoyed reading and watching television, especially the Lawrence Welk shows. For Rose, reading and reciting poetry was one of her favorite pastimes. She read poetry at the Oahe Manor for many years and she could still recite many poems that she had learned throughout the years. Other hobbies that she enjoyed were crocheting, baking and sewing. She was known for her many loaves of homemade bread and her delicious “Goebel” soup. Her true passion in life was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Grateful for having shared her life are her sons: Dennis (Sharon) of Aberdeen, Dean (Pam) and Phil (Aleta) of Gettysburg; daughters: Bonnie (Roger) Hagenlock of Pierre, Mary (Donn) Quiett of Gettysburg, Barbara (Winston) Forred, and Cathy (Donnie) Vetch of Aberdeen; twenty grandchildren: Jason Goebel, Virginia Beach, VA, Sara (Brad) Thorstad, Aberdeen, Steven Hagenlock, Lawrence, KS, Jon (Michelle) Hagenlock, Chamberlain, Ron (Sarah) Hagenlock, Tea, Julie (Dave) Kilian, Jeff (Andrea) Goebel, Justin (Sarah) Goebel Gettysburg, Jerrid (Cami) Goebel, Sturgis, Michael (Kim) Goebel, Mark (April) Goebel, Gettysburg, David (Anne) Quiett, Elk Point, Jennifer (David) Larson, Katie (Tony) Larson, Gettysburg, Chris (Heidi) Forred, Ben (Renee) Forred, Aberdeen, Alex Forred, Minneapolis, Jason Vetch, Stephanie Vetch, Allison Vetch, Aberdeen; thirty-two great grandchildren; two sisters: Julia McKillop, Ventura, CA, Teresa (Louis) Bunk, Gurnee, IL, one brother, Edward Griffith, Rapid City; three sisters-in-law: Helen Goebel of Gettysburg, Edna Goebel of Minneapolis, and Marian Goebel of Brookings and a multitude of loving nieces and nephews.
Rose was preceded in death by her husband William Goebel in 1985, two daughters: Donna and Joyce; one granddaughter Jodi Goebel; two brothers: Francis and Joe Griffith; two sisters: Mary Schumacher and Elaine Griffith.
Memorials can be directed to the Sacred Heart Church Parish Hall building fund.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Rose’s arrangements.
MINISTER
Father Jerry Kopel
CASKETBEARERS
Grandchildren
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
Great Grandchildren
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER
Barbara Forred
LECTORS
1st Reading Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 ~ Jerrid Goebel
2nd Reading Romans 8:35-39 ~ Ben Forred
Prayers of the Faithful ~ Mark Goebel
OFFERTORY
Great Grandchildren
Janey Schlepp, Kyle, Jada and Kole Hawkinson
PLACING OF THE PALL
Rose's 7 Children
ALTAR SERVERS
Colten and Alyson Hageman
MUSICIANS
Judy Robbennolt
Sacred Heart Choir
MUSIC SELECTIONS
"Come Holy Ghost"
"Here I Am, Lord"
"Table of Plenty"
"In the Garden"
"Song of Farewell"
"How Great Thou Art"
USHERS
Mike Bohnenkamp
Sam Goebel
INTERMENT
Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery
Gettysburg, South Dakota
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Mary and family, my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very difficult time. Your memories of your mom will help alot right now. May God grant you peace and understanding and know that your mom is in a better place.
Sorry to hear about the loss of Rose,I enjoyed her when she was living at the Manor,very precious lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of loss. May you cherish the laughters and memories.
Bart,Carmen,Paige&Preston Worth
Barbara and Family,
Very sorry to hear about Rose. She was a very sweet and precious lady. I enjoyed the time I was able to get to know her at Angelhaus. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know her. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Deb Pagel & Family
Dennis,Sharon, Bonnie,Roger and all the Goebel Family. Our prayers and sympathy are with you. Her smile and laugh will always be a good memory. Karen and Jon Smith
I have fond memories of your Mom
both growing up as neighbors, HS
events and then she and her friends coming out to the lodge.
She was a wonderful lady.
Love and Prayers,
Claire Ann
Rose was a lovely Christian woman that loved all of her family so very much. What a gentle woman with the prettiest smile. Our sympathy to all of you. Keep those memories close to your heart.
TO ALL THE ROSE GOEBEL CHILDREN..
JANET AND MYSELF WISH TO EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO ALL OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES..WE KNOW OF NO OTHER MOTHER THAT LOVED HER FAMILY AS ROSE GOEBEL DID. HER DEVOTION TO OUR LORD AND SAVIOR WAS PROOF BEYOUND ADOUBT THAT SHE WAS TRULY A CHILD OF GODS.
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME….jANET AND bEN
Bonnie, Roger, & family:
We would like to extend our sympathy to our former neighbors on the passing of your mother.
Cherish the memories!
Sending deepest sympathy to all of the Goebel families.
To all of Roses’ family:
What a beutiful lady!! You are all so lucky to have had such a wonderful Mother and Grandmother as Rose in your life. I truly miss delivery groceries to her. She always had a smile and new story to share! My thoughts and prayers are with you all—Jeanine
I am so very sorry for your family’s loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Mel has many fond memories of Rose when he worked for her husband Bill back in the 40′-50’s
She always had a smile and never seemed to get shook up over any circumstances. Whenever we were back in Gettysburg and met up with her in church or downtown, she was still the sweet lady we knew. Our deepest sympathy to her family in the loss of their mother.
Mel & JoAnn Heck
Our thoughts and prayers to all the Goebel families. Rose was a special lady with her infectious smile and positive attitude. Enjoy her memory. Bruce and Della Schumacher
Phil & Aleta – we are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Along time ago now, I remember playing at your mom and dad’s house – it was a house filled with lots of children and laughter. May she rest in peace and on angles wings be reunited with your dad. I remember your mom with such a twinkle in her eye and always with a smile.
Rose was one of the nicest ladies with the sweetest smile. No matter what kind of day you were having, you always felt better after seeing her. It was a treat delivering meals to her. Our sympathy to her family.
Bobbie and Mary Carol
Barb, Winston and Family ~ So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
To the entire Goebel clan, my deepest sympathies to you all on the passing of Aunt Rose. No finer lady ever lived. I have many memories of family gatherings at her house especially when Uncle Bill was still around. May peace find you all and rejoice that now she and Bill are reunited.
Dennis,Sharon, Bonnie and Roger and all the Goebel family.
Our prayers and sympathies got to all of you. We were so sorry to read about your mother Rose passing away.
Ron and Penny Hansen