Irene Alice Goetsch

Irene Alice Goetsch 89 year old resident of Staples, MN passed away Saturday, November 16, 2013 in Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples, MN. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN with Pastor Greg Tomhave officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel. Burial will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery north of Little Falls, MN at a later date. Irene was born second of twin girls on September 15, 1924 in Madison, Minnesota to Emilie (Roth) & Carl Brandt. She was baptized & confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Arena township of Lac Qui Parle County , MN. Irene married Elmer Andrew Martin Goetsch on February 28, 1943. God blessed this union with four children; Douglas, Barbara, Harlan, and Sherman. There were times when she worked outside the home, but no job was more important than her family. She was an extraordinary “Everyday” woman! Irene was always there to brighten a day and give her unconditional love. She was genuine in her caring and encouragement. Irene had patience, gentleness and humor. Her faith ran deep and it gave her strength and comfort through the years. Irene had been a resident of the Lakewood Health System’s Care Center in Staples, MN since November of 2005. She fought a long, but courageous battle against Shy-Dragors Syndrome. Irene was a wonderful lady, friend, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She leaves a legacy of love and will be missed immensely! Irene is survived by her children, Douglas (Jo) Goetsch, Barbara (Jim) Scheller, Harlan Goetsch and Sherman (Jan) Goetsch; brother, Lloyd (Caroline) Brandt; sisters, Evelyn Grieger, Arlene Karels and Ethel (David) Klepel; 8 grandchildren, Alessandra (Steve) Trajlov, Heather Kelly, Todd (Mary) Holt, Eric (Lucy) Holt, Brooke (Ramone) Garcia, Ben (Jen) Goetsch Golden, Dylan Goetsch, and Kavell Chamberlain; 14 great-grandchildren, Hanna, Natalie, Ashley, Haley, Tyler, Tanner, Amanda, Dakota, Holly, Ramone, Julia, Andreas, Gabriel, and Kyra. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; sister, Blanche Lawrence, and her parents, Carl and Emilie Brandt.

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Irene Alice Goetsch

September 15, 1924 - November 16, 2013