Service Information
Delores D. Goebel , age 94, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at her granddaughter’s home in Hutchinson, where she was being cared for.
Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota, with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 29, 2022, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. and again one hour prior to the service ALL at the church.
Obituary
Delores Dorothy (Kuester) Goebel was born on August 29, 1927, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was the beloved only child of Otto and Emma (Schmidt) Kuester. Delores was baptized at her home October 2, 1927 and confirmed in her faith on March 17, 1940. She was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School class of 1945. After graduation, Delores worked at Chous’ ladies clothing store.
On July 4, 1948, Delores was joined in marriage to Virgil Goebel at Peace Lutheran Church. She met Virgil at a church choir function when she was a teenager. Their courtship remained strong throughout Virgil’s three-year Army deployment, during which they exchanged frequent love letters. After the wedding, Virgil and Delores built their home on Dale Street where they lived happily together and raised two children, Barbara and Richard. They shared 73 years of marriage.
Delores was a devoted homemaker and volunteer in her community. She loved music, could play both the piano and organ, and participated in church choir for over 70 years of her life. Delores was active in her faith and lived that out through several volunteer positions at church including Women’s Guild, Sunday School Teacher, Flower Committee, and many others.
Having grown up during the Depression and World War II, Delores had very little, but always did her best to help others. When Peace Lutheran was collecting clothing for the survivors of the war, Delores gathered what she could contribute and put her name and address in the pockets hoping for a reply. She wound up with many European pen pals as a result. One pen pal in Germany became a close family friend, and the relationship flourished over decades, with both families still in touch and exchanging Christmas care packages to this day.
Delores loved gardening and creating floral arrangements for the County Fair and local Garden Club. She also enjoyed ceramics, sewing, and shopping which blossomed into her role as part owner of Jandy’s, a children’s clothing store in Hutchinson which she ran with Jan Kreitlow for 22 years. She enjoyed many family trips in the U.S. and Europe, but she was always happiest to be “home sweet home.”
If Virgil was the strength and “wood” of their family, you might say Delores was the glue. She was endlessly present, loving, and supportive. She will be fondly remembered for her sense of humor and quick wit, and how she could bring laughter to any situation. You always knew where you stood with Delores; she rarely held back a sentiment or opinion, which her family found incredibly endearing. Most importantly, she had a way of saying “I love you” in such a sincere way that it went straight to your heart. Delores leaves a legacy of kindness, honesty, generosity, and family values that we will treasure always. May her memory bless all who knew her.
Delores is survived by her:
Children, Barbara Field of Hutchinson, MN,
Richard Goebel and his wife Paula, of Darwin, MN;
Grandchildren, Matthew Field and his wife, Amy, of Buffalo, MN,
Amy Paulson and her husband, Rory Jr., of Hutchinson, MN,
Wade Christenson of Litchfield, MN;
Great-Grandchildren, Ariana Field and Wesley Paulson;
Many other relatives and countless friends.
Delores is preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Emma; husband Virgil; son-in-law Glenn Field.
John and Linda Kalenberg says
Barb and family,
John and I are so sorry to hear about your mom….what a great lady and a wonderful life she shared with all of you.
Your all in our prayers
John and Lind Kalenberg
Barb says
Thanks Linda
Laurie Bacon says
Oh Barb, I’m so sorry. Sending you a big hug. I have fond memories of your Mom at Evlyn’s ceramic nights.
Laurie (Vasko) Bacon
Barb Field says
Thanks!
Earl Guse says
Sorry to hear of mom’s passing. She died on Ruth Ann’s birthday. I assume service will be broadcast?
Barb says
Yes it will. Thank you!
Amy Paulson says
Hi Earl, yes it will be live streamed through church fb page.
Judy Hagen says
I will be Keeping your family in my prayers.
Barb says
Thanks Judy !
Mark and Bernie Reinke says
Barb and family,
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She is in her heavenly home now.
Barb Field says
Thank you!
Geri Johnson says
Our sympathies to Delores’ family. Delores always had a smile and time for a chat wherever we would meet.
Ralph & Geri Johnson
Barb Field says
Thank you!
Barb says
Great memories! Thanks!
Barb says
Great memories thanks !
Joyce Beilke-Vacek says
Barb & family-so sorry to read of your Mom’s passing. She sure had a wonderful life and was a fantastic person. I have many fond memories of her as I was growing up in Hutch. You & your family really embraced with love
all her life. She will have a great reunion with your Dad.
Al & Pat trocke says
Barb & family.
You must have had an exceptional & well loved Mom, Grandmother & great grandma!
Anyone who has such beautiful things written about her had to have been very special!
May the wonderful memories & love comfort you now.
Your lake neighbors.
Barb Field says
Thank you!
Val Severson says
Sorry for your loss. It was my pleasure to get to know her these last couple of years. She always made us smile. Now she gets to celebrate her anniversary on the 4th with Virgil.
Barb Field says
Thanks Val! She enjoyed her Thursday outing to see you!
Juergen Ohlau says
Barb and family.
I´m so sorry to hear of your Mom´s passing. She was such a lovely and kind person. I have so many great memories of her since all these years.
She – and of course your Dad too – will always have a place in my heard.
Juergen (Germany)
Pam Luedtke says
Sorry for your loss
Barb Field says
Thanks Pam!