Wednesday, March 4th, 2020
Alan Goettemoeller
Alan Harold Goettemoeller, "Big Al" as most knew him - saw filer, gold and silver enthusiast, and devoted husband and Father. Alan's perseverance and positive attitude didn't end with his death.
Alan was born to Alvin (Peck) and Verena (Homan) Goettemoeller on August 1st, 1954, in Coldwater, Ohio. On August 6th, 1977, he married his loving wife Jean (Huwer) in Lumby, British Columbia, Canada, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Together, Alan and Jean worked hard on their pig farm and Alan also worked at Weyerhauser Mill while raising their four children and fostering others. Alan never had too much luck in life with health which brought him a lot of pain and suffering. Despite all of his hardships, Alan was always kind and put others before himself. He had a strong faith which gave him a gentle heart.
Alan loved Internationals, old Harleys and long road trips. He was never one to do the same things as everyone else and couldn't help but buck the system and teach his kids his ways.
He loved his "Kool Bus" and his biggest pride and achievement were his children: Matthew, husband of Lindsay (Kraft) with their three children Jackson, Colter and Shiloh. His second son Lucas and partner Melissa Shirley. Only daughter, Angie, wife of Dane Storey and their three daughters Malia, Raiella and Amaralis. Third son, Gregor, Husband of Amanda (Neal) and their three children Laynee, Hudson, and Grayson. He is also survived by three brothers: Charles, Gary and Eric and two sisters, Angela Campbell and Judy Hellwarth.
Alan was also a father to many other children in need whom he welcomed into his home. Because of Alan, Cody and Kyle Robertson, Katalina and Travis Cotton are now a permanent part of the family.
Alan passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday, February 28th, 2020.
Funeral arrangements have been made in Lumby, British Columbia at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Cards and Condolences may be sent to the family c/p Jean Goettemoeller at 21 Cartwright Road, Lumby, British Columbia, Canada VOe2GO.
