Joe George Goedde
July 25, 1946 ~ May 28, 2017
Joe George Goedde, 70, of Jefferson City, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 28, 2017, at Heisinger Bluffs in Jefferson City.
He was born July 25, 1946, in Jefferson City, the son of the late George L. and Betty A. (Bauer) Goedde.
He was a 1964 graduate of Helias High School and a 1968 graduate of the University of Missouri-Rolla, with a degree in Civil Engineering. He was a member of Phi Kappa Theta social fraternity.
Joe served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era.
Joe was united in marriage on October 20, 1984, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jefferson City to Sue Beth Bower, of California, Missouri. Their son, Joseph George Samuel Goedde, of Ballwin, was born in 1985, and their daughter Christina Elizabeth Goedde, of Jefferson City, was born in 1987.
He was employed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources-Division of State Parks for thirty-two years as a design engineer, supervising of the design section for many years. After retirement, Joe worked several years for the Missouri Department of Conservation as a part-time contract supervisor.
Joe was a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph, the Knights of Columbus-Council 12992, the American Legion Roscoe Enloe Post 5, the Missouri Parks Association, past member of the Noon Host Lions Club, and a past board member of the Special Learning Center. He supported the American Red Cross blood donation program, donating over 16 gallons of blood. Joe also participated in the Learning in Retirement Program. He planned and led several bus tours to Missouris state parks, historic sites and other Missouri attractions. Joe assisted with coaching most of his childrens sports teams and several of his daughters Special Olympics athletic teams.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Goedde, Jefferson City; his son, Joseph (Alicia) Goedde, Ballwin; his daughter, Christina Goedde, Jefferson City; one grandson, Alexander George Goedde; one brother, Harold Goedde, Ballwin; two sisters, Charlotte Graf, Ballwin, and Grace (Jerry) Abbott, Jefferson City; one nephew, Cole Abbott, Jefferson City; and two nieces, Suzanne (John) ODonnell, Chicago, Illinois, and Theresa Graf, Denver, Colorado.
Visitation will be 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, June 1st, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 2nd, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph with the Rev. Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki and the Rev. Joshua Duncan concelebrating.
Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Special Learning Center, Jefferson City Parks and Recreation Friday Night Recreation program for the disabled, and/or to donate a pint of blood to the American Red Cross.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Sue, Christina, Joey and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. Joe fought the fight the best he could. He can now rest in peace with our lord and savior.
Sue, I wanted to send my condolences to you and your family. Joe was a wonderful person and will be missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Sue, Christina, Joey, Alicia and family, it is my prayer that all of you feel the loving arms of the Lord surrounding you at this time of loss. What a wonderful colleague and friend Joe was for so many years. I considered myself blessed to have crossed paths with Joe in this life and look forward to being reunited with him in my eternal life. Sue, thank you for the hospitality you always extended towards me when I would visit. I always felt welcome. I’m so glad I saw Joe at the beginning of his battle. I regret I will not be able to be in attendance at Joe’s funeral but know I will be there in spirit. Thank you for the phone call today. I know that wasn’t easy but I greatly appreciated it. May you all find your strength in the Lord.
Sue, please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Joe was a kind, gentle person who wanted nothing but the best for his family. He is without pain as he is now resting peacefully with the Lord. Strengthen and love of family and friends will help all of you through this time.
Sue, we are saddened by Joe’s passing but know he is in a wonderful place now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Linda and I will especially remember the Christmas parties at your home. Joe recalled them among the many things we talked about on my visit with him several weeks ago. God bless
I will me you Joe went I come in your room you no my name and you ask about me went I am not at work
So sorry to hear about Joe, Sue and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Peace and love.
Sue, Charlotte, Grace & Harold, We are truly saddened by the loss of your husband and brother. He showed such strength that we should all follow. As much as you are never prepared, you can take solace in his being out of pain and in a better place with relatives and friends that have gone before him. We pray that you can find comfort in your memories and the love of your family.
So very sorry for your loss but thank you for sharing this wonderful picture with his winning smile – we will always remind his smile and kind spirit!! Our warmest thoughts and love are with all of you, his family. Much love –
Sue I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Joe. My prayers are with you for comfort and strength during this difficult time. God will give you peace and strength to continue life’s journey
So sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. During my own 20 years in State Parks, I remember Joe as one of my favorite people. We always worked well together and his projects will stand for years to come as his legacy to public service. God speed Joe.
Joe and I worked on several projects together during our tenure with Missouri State Parks. He was a kind soul and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Find solace in the wonderful memories Joe left with you and your family, as well as, anyone who knew him. May you feel his presence near you when needed and know that he will be watching over you until you are joined with him again. May God bless and keep you.
Dear Grace & Family, Condolences on the loss of your brother, Joe. Prayers & hugs. Sincerely, Larry and Dana Zimmerman
Our deepest sympathies go out to Sue and children. I knew Sue from High School, then got to know Joe from reunions and emails. He loved anything I sent pertaining to aviation. I’ve missed his emails during the last 3 months. Great friend that will be missed.
Sue, and Family, It was a pleasure to care for Joe the past few months. He was always so appreciative of anything I did for him. Easter Sunday, he thanked me several times for taking the time to put his black socks and shoes on so he would look nice for the morning services at St. Joseph’s Cathedral. He was so proud of becoming a Grandpa!!! I know he will be missed very much by your family, but I know he is now in Heaven reaping all the rewards for a life well lived on Earth.He was a fighter to the end!! Your family was very supportive to him during his failing health and you should be proud of your devotion to him with your constant presence at his side. In time when things settle down a little I hope you can stop by for a short visit. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Shirley Woehr R.N
Sue, and Family, It was a pleasure to care for Joe the past few months. He was always so appreciative of anything I did for him. Easter Sunday, he thanked me several times for taking the time to put his black socks and shoes on so he would look nice for the morning services at St. Joseph’s Cathedral. He was so proud of becoming a Grandpa!!! I know he will be missed very much by your family, but I know he is now in Heaven reaping all the rewards for a life well lived on Earth.He was a fighter to the end!! Your family was very supportive to him during his failing health and you should be proud of your devotion to him with your constant presence at his side. In time when things settle down a little I hope you can stop by for a short visit. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Shirley Woehr R.N
Dear Sue and all, these are times when I wish I was closer and could be with you. I will be with you in prayer and spirit. I will always remember the effort that you and Joe made to come to Michigan and visit. Remember the ice cream? Love
Joe was a wonderful man to have worked with at State Parks. He contributed so much to the wonderful park system Missouri is so proud of. We certainly had some great times. Joe was so grounded in the love he had for his family. He loved sharing events, stories and joys with us. I am confident that you will have many great memories to share and relish.
May the words from Isaiah comfort you at this time of loss. “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name and you are mine”. Know that Joe is with the Lord warming the gates of heaven with his smile. Blessings!
Joe was a wonderful man to have worked with at State Parks. He contributed so much to the wonderful park system Missouri is so proud of. We certainly had some great times. Joe was so grounded in the love he had for his family. He loved sharing events, stories and joys with us. I am confident that you will have many great memories to share and relish.
May the words from Isaiah comfort you at this time of loss. “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name and you are mine”. Know that Joe is with the Lord warming the gates of heaven with his smile. Blessings!
I was happy to visit Joe at Heisinger Bluffs a couple of months ago. I was told he was there by Patsy Prenger, a grade school classmate. I have not kept in touch over the years but I have many fond memories of our friendship as children on Dawson Street, where we all grew up. I was in the same class as Joe at IC School for 8 years. May he rest in peace!
Sue and family, we are so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May the Lord bring you much needed peace and comfort during this time.
So sorry to hear of Joe’so passing. I always loved bumping into you two. You both were always smiling and laughing. That is how I will remember him. May the comfort of friends and family help bring you peace as you remember Joe’s life and spirit.
Sue, so sorry for your loss. prayers to you and your family. Dolores Gilpin
Sue John and I are deeply saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. I have many fond memories of your family at St Joe when our boys were in school together May God be with you and Joey and Christina at this time With Sincere Sympathy
Sue and family, I am so sorry about your loss. My deepest sympathy.
My condolences to the family and friends who knew and loved Joe. I remember him so fondly from childhood. What a good cousin! I appreciate the video! What a gift to see and remember and to share so many events of Joe’s life. I send love and prayers to ease your grief.
My condolences to the family for your loss. May “the God of all comfort” give peace to each of you as we await the day when Jesus calls for those in the memorial tombs to come out. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4; John 5:28,29)
Sue and family, we no longer take the paper so it was only today that I learned of Joe’s passing. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue and family. I just saw your beautiful ‘thank you’ in yesterday’s paper. I was saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. You were blessed with a wonderful husband and father. I know someday he will welcome you into heaven. I was under contract with the Missouri State Park Board and met him the first day he began to work. I was blessed to work with him as he was such a great fellow and friend, although we lost touch in the latter years. May the Lord bless you and give you strength.
My sympathy on the passing of Mr Goedde. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Thanks. I am sorry I could not attend the wake.