Lawrence E. Goebel

Nov. 29, 1945 – April 1, 2022

On April 1, 2022, the world lost a remarkable man, Lawrence “Larry” Goebel.

Larry was born in Cicero, Illinois, to Frederick and Ruth Goebel.

He was the fifth of five children (Jim, Mildred, Janet and Fred). He graduated from Elmhurst College in 1970 and earned his MBA from DePaul University in 1977. He attended law school at IU Indianapolis “just for fun” in the early 80’s. He spent part of his career as an entrepreneur, moving from the Chicago area to Crawfordsville in 1977 where he spent a number of years running the Floor Covering Shop and other businesses before settling in as a financial advisor.

What was most important to him was family, and family to him included nearly everyone with whom he had a relationship. His home was always open and he always had extra food and drink at the ready for anyone who might happen to stop by at dinner time. You could find him at work at the grill in any season and in any weather. He was always willing to listen and give salient advice and was an advocate of always taking the high-road (despite his hatred of heights.) He loved the Chicago Cubs, and trained his children to do the same so that they would be well equipped to learn to deal with disappointment. He had a strong protestant work ethic and went out of his way to recognize and reward those traits in others. He was the rock at the center of our family. We love and miss him dearly.

Survivors include his beloved wife, partner and best friend, Jean F. Goebel; seven children, Randy Deneau, (Lisa), Heidi Goebel, Mike Goebel (Anna), Sheila Taggart (Scott Kimball), Steve Eichenberger (Linda), David Eichenberger (Mitzi) and Brian Atteberry (Kristen); 14 grandchildren, Alex Deneau (Missy), Hannah Berber (Luis), Nicholas Barrett, Evan Barrett, Travis Taggart (Christina), Pat Taggart, Ben Taggart, Jake Taggart, David Eichenberger (Casey), Sam Eichenberger, Laura Eichenberger, Grace Eichenberger, Eliza Eichenberger and Will Atteberry; and five great grandchildren, Diego Berber, Don Taggart, Eli Taggart, Riley Blinn and James Eichenberger.

A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday April 16th bat Hunt & Son Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. Condolences may be left at www.huntandson.com