Robert Francis Goebel

Robert Francis Goebel, 92, sailed away for home on November 6, after an extended illness. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in the Catholic Faith. He joined the United States Coast Guard after Pearl Harbor and served until 1946.

He was the son of the late Edward James Goebel and Ruth Friend Goebel. 

He was preceded in death by his son Robert Eric Goebel (Vietnam Veteran) 1978 and his first love, first wife of 44 years, Jeanne Seagren Goebel 1991.

He is survived by his sister, Nancy Conklin, Glenville, W.V., and brother, William(Linda), St. Augustine, Fl.   His children, Cyndy Seifert(Clay), Melborne, Fl. and son Edward(Pam), St. Petersburg, Fl.  Four Grandsons, Ron Seifert(Christy), Bryan Seifert(Katie), Eric Goebel(Becky) and Evan Goebel, and four Great-grand children. Numerous nieces and nephews.

Also, surviving, his second love, second wife of 25 years, Laura Nelle Goebel.  Four step-children, Garry Estes(Judy), Marcia Jones(Tim), Norma Jean Platt(Ron) and Dola McConnell(Jr.). Six step-grand children, Josh Estes(Candace), Brooke and Neil Cole, Beau and Brittney Bishop and Savannah Jones. And two step-great-grandchildren. 

Bob was a member of American Legion Post 104, Sylva. One highlight of his life was the Honor Air Flight to Washington DC to see the war memorials. He enjoyed making stained glass pieces and wood burning and other crafts and visiting with other Veterans.

His son Ed says "Dad was easy going, a friend to everyone, and was cherished by those who knew him."

A Memorial will be held Saturday, November 11 at 3:00 PM at Appalachian Funeral Home in Sylva, NC. His final resting place will be Curlew Hills Gardens, Palm Harbor, Fl.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Savannah Fire Department and First Responders of Sylva, NC or Four Seasons Hospice (www.FourSeasonsCFL.org