Roger Goebel

Roger L. Goebel, 71, died at 11:09am July 16, 2021, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   He was born December 17, 1949, in Columbus, OH to the late Edwin D. and M. Freda (Miller) Goebel. On September 6, 1975, he married the former Linda L. Welshimer, who survives.   Also surviving are his daughter and son-in-law Amy & Eric Derringer, of Chillicothe; grandsons Bryce, Drew and Zack Derringer, all of Chillicothe; a special cousin Maria (Goebel) Miller, Chillicothe; and his cat "Noahy." He was predeceased by his two brothers Jack and Richard.   Roger was a retired Union Electrician for IBEW Local 575. He worked for the former Midwest Electric and then Hatzel Buehler before retiring in 2013. He was a graduate of Chillicothe High School, Class of 1968 and served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed watching NASCAR races and attending his grandsons' ballgames.   His funeral service will be held at 1pm Thursday, July 29, at the Haller Funeral Home & Crematory with Pastor Jon Welch officiating. Military graveside services will follow in Grandview Cemetery. Friends are invited to join the family from 11am until 1pm Thursday at the funeral home for calling hours.   Memorial contributions can be made to the Ross Co. Humane Society, 2308A Lick Run Rd., Chillicothe, OH 45601.   For those unable to attend the service in-person, it can be viewed by clicking on this link at service time: https://video.nest.com/live/xpJYv9zGfO The link will only be live at service time.  The service will also be recorded to watch at your convenience and that video recording will be posted here once it has been finalized.
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