JoAnn B. Goetze Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of JoAnn B. Goetze of Princeton, Minnesota, who passed away on October 4, 2025 at the age of 85. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of JoAnn B. Goetze to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, JoAnn is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that JoAnn's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gerhardt Lucht and Dorothy Lucht (Roeder); her husband Everett Lee Goetze of John's Lutheran Church; and her sister Jean Krause. She is survived by: her children, Vicki Ratcliff of Amboy, Ricky (Mona) of Isanti, Gary (Sonya) of Princeton and Greg (Kathy) of St. Francis. She is also survived by ten grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 22nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Cross of Life Community Church (7702 Hwy 95 NW, Princeton, MN 55371). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 22nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.