Fred Goecke age 60 of Maria Stein, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at his home.

He was born on January 9, 1956 in Coldwater, Ohio to Louis & Madonna (Hausfeld) Goecke. His mother survives in Maria Stein.

He is also survived by 13 brothers & sisters: Jane & Scott Goeller, Kettering, Kathy & Tim Stonecash, Springboro, Tom & Sue Goecke, Rocky River, Ohio, Judy Townsend, Celina, Paul Goecke, Minster, Ken & Kerin Goecke, Middleburg, PA, Dodie & Carl Hess, Maria Stein, Cindy & Dan Chappie, Clarksville, Ohio, Phil & Karen Goecke, Belle Center, Ohio, Carol and Dave Flora, Greenfield, IN, Tony & Lisa Goecke, Liberty, IN, Mike & Jami Goecke, New Knoxville, Marcia Homan, Maria Stein, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Louis "Bing" Goecke, infant sister Mary and brother-in-law John Townsend.

Fred was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Maria Stein and a graduate of Marion Local High School in 1974.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at St. John Catholic Church, Maria Stein with Rev. Tom Brenberger celebrant.

Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Foundation.

Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.