Wayne J. Goetz

Wayne Joseph Goetz of 6781 S. M- 129 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away August 12, 2019 at War Memorial Hospital. He was born November 29, 1946. He is survived by his wife, Wilda (McKenzie) Goetz, of 49 years. Also surviving Wayne are his sisters Ruth (Jim) Conley, Norma Pesti, and a brother Albert Goetz. Wayne is loved by many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and a cat named Baby Bert that misses him terribly. Wayne is predeceased by his parents Edward and Violet (LaPlaunt) Goetz and brothers John, Peter, Walter, James, Richard, Cecil, Leon, Raymond, and Robert Goetz. He proudly served in the U.S. Army in the 125th Infantry Division (Tropical Lightning) and the 716 Military Police Battalion in Saigon from 1967 – 1969. He sailed on the Great Lakes aboard the George G. Crawford and the Benjamin James Fairless. He worked at the Corps of Engineers and later at the United States Postal Service for 34 years. For the past 16 years, Wayne was the bookkeeper for his niece at the Palace. He was involved in sports all through school and played softball in the Men’s League for years. He loved listening to the Oldies; watching the T.V. show M.A.S.H.; fishing with his buddy Ralph; feeding birds and animals; and helping others. He liked to stay busy and loved pulling pranks. Wayne could make drinking cheap wine out of a Styrofoam cup look classy! Wayne loved to help people. He enjoyed the camaraderie of making meatballs at the Christopher Columbus Hall and pasties at St. Francis Church. Wayne delivered pizzas to the Diane Peppler Resource Center on Sundays. He was a driver for Road to Recovery and the Veteran’s Administration. He assisted friends and family with projects. He was a member of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Wayne gave treats to nearly every child (young or old) and pet he met. He aided people anonymously in ways that are only known to him and the receiver. Wayne was a man of strong faith. He loved being involved in the church that his family was baptized, raised, married, and buried in. Wayne had the greatest respect for Father Sebastian Kavumkal and was honored to assist him however he could. Wayne always sang or whistled every morning. He was always singing a crazy tune and had a beautiful voice. That stopped the day he experienced the word “cancer”. Let’s hope he resumes singing with the angels now that he is free of heartache and pain. He will be sadly missed by many. Visitation will be held August 22, 2019 at Holy Name of Mary ProCathedral from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00am Thursday August 22, 2019 at Holy Name of Mary ProCathedral with Father Sebastian Kavumkal as Celebrant. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Name of Mary ProCathedral 377 Maple Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 or the Chippewa County Animal Shelter located at 3660 Mackinac Trail, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. Online Condolences may be left at www.clarkbaileynewhouse.com.

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Wayne J. Goetz

November 29, 1946 - August 12, 2019