Donald Gene Goetz, “Donnie,” 66, passed away on Tuesday September 6, 2022, at his home in Giddings, Texas.
Donnie was born on November 20, 1955, in Russell, Kansas, to Donald Adair Goetz and Jackie Jean (Dwinelle) Goetz. Don was a very adventurous child and “wished he was born with wings."
He went on to get his pilot’s license and enjoyed hang gliding, and ultralight planes. Don married Denise Walker in 1976, this union was blessed with two twin daughters Astrid, and Aura. They later divorced, and Don remarried Liz Smith, this union was blessed with two daughters, Kristen and Erin. They later divorced and Don was later united in marriage to Dorothy Cooke, and she proceeds him in death. Don worked as an independent truck driver for Prime Trucking for 26 years and received his 3-million-mile award. Among other hobbies, he enjoyed cooking, gardening, and telling jokes.
He was proceeded in death by his father, Donald Goetz, wife, Dorothy Goetz, and an infant brother, David Goetz.
Don is survived by his four daughters, Aura (Paul) Davis of Hays KS, Astrid (Matt) Chatham of Oklahoma City, Erin (Richard) Randall of Iowa, Kristen (Tony) Barnes of Iowa, Mother Jackie Goetz, two sisters, Jaylene Franke (Melvin) and Janna (Craig) Johnson. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Madison, Olivia, Gavin, Caroline, Lana, and Reagan.
A Service and luncheon will be held in Russell at Meridy’s restaurant October 22,2022, at 12 pm.