Oliver E. Goetges

Oliver E. Goetges of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away at the age of 92 on Saturday, October 17, 2020. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Valra “Vi” Goetges; his grandson, Kevin; his great-grandson, Owen; and his parents, Eugene and Grace Goetges.

Oliver is survived by his children, Dennis (Ellen) Goetges, Debbie (Jim) Boyd, Sharon (Dennis) Holtgraewe, Monica (Eric) Joslin, Judy (Jeff) Allen, and Rhonda (Dennis) O'Keefe; his grandchildren, Kelly, Lindsay, Tanner (Kellie), Jena (Henry), Jacob (Megan), Bri, Casey, Luke, Tyler (Erika), and Ryan; his great-grandchildren, Annie, Charlotte, Ben, Cece, Hunter, and Everett; and his siblings, Audrey (the late Arvel) Dingledine and Elby (Margaret) Goetges.

Oliver loved to spend time outdoors, especially fishing, camping, and hunting. Playing sports, especially softball and bowling, was one of Oliver’s favorite pastimes and he was honored to be inducted into the St. Charles County Sports Hall of Fame for Softball. He also enjoyed the peace of sitting outside swinging on his front porch, and he never missed his regular Tuesdays at The Corner Bar. Oliver was a treasured father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was dearly loved, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorial contributions may be made in Oliver’s honor to the St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department.

The family would like to invite you to watch a live stream of the funeral service on October 22, 2020 at 11:00 am, Please click this link to view the service. 




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