Goebel, Maris J. 1896-1958

GOEBEL

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 1/23/2017 at 20:58:17

Source: Alton Democrat (9-18-1958)

Born: August 17, 1896
Died: September 16, 1958

Maris J. Goebel, Justice of the Peace at Alton for some 25 years, died at the Veterans Hospital in Omaha Tuesday, September 16 at 4 P.M. A patient at the hospital for eight weeks, he had appeared to rally at times and made a good fight for recovery.

He had every attention from skilled specialist and his sister Miss Viola was at the hospital for many weeks to encourage him. A operation was performed Monday in the hope of saving his life, but he was too weak to survive it. With him at his passing were his sisters, Miss Viola Mae and Miss Stella, a nephew, Dr. Kenneth Goebel and niece, Helen.

Funeral services will be held at St. Mary’s Church in Alton Saturday morning at 9 o’clock in charge of Reverend Zeno Reising, with a wake at the home Friday night.

Maris Joseph Goebel was born at Alton 62 years ago on August 17, 1896 to Mayor and Mrs. Peter Goebel, pioneer Alton resident. He graduated from St. Mary’s Academy and was a member of St. Mary’s choir for 45 years, serving as director 25 years; was Justice of the Peace for some 25 years; a charter member and Past Commander of Floyd Post, American Legion. As real estate broker he sold much property in this area and was widely known.

Mr. Goebel was a talented musician and served as director of local bands at various periods, also tuned pianos as one of his diversified abilities. He served as president of the Alton Better Business Bureau for a term and was service director for Floyd Post, American Legion.

Only survivors are his sisters, Viola Mae of Alton and Stella of Danbury, and a number of nieces and nephews to whom he was greatly attached. Preceding him in death were three brothers, Louis T., Edward and Elmer, and one sister, Florence, Mrs. Al Riedmiller of Danbury.

Alton thus loses one of its valued public servants and friends whose memory will long be cherished.