William R. Goebeler, age 77, of Minerva, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. He was born Nov. 29, 1939 in Canton to William and Lydia (Klebaum) Goebeler. He retired from the Timken Company where he had worked for 30 years. He graduated from Timken High School in 1957 and was a member of the Stark County Pony Breeders Assoc. and the American Draft Horses Assoc.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Jeannette (Tritt) Goebeler who died in 1985 and a son-in-law, Chuck Conrad.  He is survived by 5 daughters, Lynnette (Jack) Fry of Malvern, Natalie Conrad of Malvern, Kathy (Perry) Whitmyer of Salineville, Lisa (Mike) Morgan of Minerva and Amanda Goebeler of Carrollton; son, Teddy (Dawn) Goebeler; brother, Richard (Judy) Goebeler; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren.

Following cremation, private family services were held with burial in Liberty Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Assoc. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register book at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com .