David C. Goetz's Obituary
Mr. David C. Goetz, 81, passed away February 24, 2022, in Muskegon, Michigan. He was born August 24, 1940, to the late Carl G. and Lillian V. Goetz in Muskegon. Dave traveled all over the world during his 21-year Air Force career. Upon his retirement from the United States Air Force Dave returned to Muskegon and married his high school sweetheart Barbara Goetz. Dave was a wonderful husband and father. He loved photography, animals, motorcycles, gardening and had an extensive model airplane collection. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Goetz, Sisters Carol Goetz and Marjorie Goetz, his sons, David Michael Goetz (Andria), Christopher Alan Goetz (Allison) and Andrew Jason Goetz, Grandchildren Jarod Goetz, Austin Goetz and Shelby Goetz. The family extends their deepest gratitude to his sister-in-law, Linda McWilliams, niece, Crystal Hall, nephew William McWilliams, Melissa Robillard, Scott & Marsha Frye for their selfless dedication to Dave and Barbara. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 1, at 2:00 PM at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at Norton Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Mr. Goetz may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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