FAIRBANK- James W. Goeller of Fairbank, passed away Thursday, July 25, at Allen Memorial Hospital, Waterloo.
He was born September 29, 1946 in Waterloo, Iowa the son of Herbert and Dorthy (Lentz) Goeller.
Jim graduated from Wapsie Valley Community School in 1965 and Upper IOwa University in 1970. He taught science and social studes and coached at West Branch Community Schools for four years. He worked at Smitty’s Tire and Appliance, Cedar Falls for many years. He then worked at Cedar Falls Schools as bus mechanic and bus driver. He moved on to Oelwein Community Schools as transporation director, retiring in 2009. Most recently, he drove school bus for Wapsie Valley Community Schools.
Survived by: his wife, Bonnie, one daughter, Kay of Des Moines. Three sons, Robert (Nancy) of Fairbank, Gary (Sara) of Oelwein and John of Fairbank. 5 grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: his parents, a brother Douglas and a grandson, Michael.
Services: at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30th at St Peters Lutheran Church, Oran, Iowa, with burial in the Fairbank Cemetery. Public visitation on Monday, July 29 at the funeral home from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with Masonic Rites at 7:00 p.m. Also one hour befores services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Condolences for JAMES W. GOELLER
The thoughts of prayers of many are with you all during this difficult time.
Jim, Lynessa, and Catie Rissell
Sorry to hear of your dad’s death. Our family is saying prayers for you all during this difficult time. Wish we could be there in person to express our sorrow with you (especially John and Kay, as we grew up together).
Crystal ‘Ott’ Thompson
Bonnie and family,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of Jim, one of my WV classmates.
Know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jim was always so proud talking of his children and grandchildren.
Thinking of you,
Dale & Sandi
Bonnie, Kay,Bob,Gary and John,
Having worked with Jim for many years I personally know of the family love he had for you and his grandchildren. As you miss him, remember that love is eternal and peaceful.
God bless you all.
Cecil Bullis
Sorry to hear about Jim’s death. I remember him from Wapsie and from him and the boys with wrestling while I was teaching at Starmont (I retired 4 years ago). My prayers are with your family.
Goeller family,
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to you during the difficult time. I fondly recall many rides home from school practices and events with Jim driving the “rather lengthy white car” and him shooting history questions to my brother, Gary, and myself in the back seat. He was one of a kind and he will certainly be missed.
You are in my prayers,
Rachel (Ott) Trappe
To All of the Goeller Family, We are so sorry for your loss
Dear Goeller family,
We were so saddened to learn of Jim’s death. He was a very good person who cared deeply for his family.
May you find comfort at this difficult time from the God of all comfort by reading from Gods word at 2 CORINTHIANS 1:3-7, and REVELATION 21:3,4.
Our heartfelt prayers are with you all…..