Herbert L. Goetz, 88, of Waynesburg, passed away Monday, Aug. 6, at his home.
Born July 27, 1924, in Ottenheim, Herbert was a son of the late Fred and Martha Hertle Goetz. He was a farmer, had served with the Waynesburg EMS for over 30 years and was a faithful member of the Mt. Hebron Baptist Church serving as a deacon for more than 43 years.
Herbert was also preceded in death by three sisters, Clara Haben, Lizzie Otten and Blondina Goetz; five brothers, Herman, Carl, Johnny, Freddy and Robert Goetz; and one infant brother.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Clessie Ann Willoughby Goetz of Waynesburg, whom he married on Dec. 4, 1948, in Lexington; daughters, Scena Ann (Willie) Petrey of Stanford and Mina Sue (Doug) Lane of Nancy; a son, Leroy (Mary Ann) Goetz of Waynesburg; six grandchildren, Brad Petrey, Kevin Goetz, Kathy Peek, Jamie Waddell, Keith Goetz and Jeremy Goggin; 10 great grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; three nephews; and two nieces.
