Richard Charels Goetschius

Richard Charles Goetschius, 65, passed away, August 22, 2012 in Molalla, Oregon. He was born in Storm Lake, Iowa on August 12, 1947 to James and Majel Goetschius. Richard's younger years were spent in Iowa, then moved to Oregon in 1956. He went to school at Sandy Elemetary and later graduated from Sandy Union High School. Richard was proud to serve his country in the US Army. He made a career for himself as a sheet metal fabricator. In his spare time he enjoyed riding motorcycles and Bicycles, he loved traveling and taking walks. Richard is survived by his daughter, Sommer Goetschius of Bonney Lake, WA; older brother, Roger Goetschius of Portland, OR; younger sister, Ramona Colver of Gray's River, WA; grandson, Paul Goetschius of Bonney Lake, WA; granddaughters, Elizabeth Bernier of Yakima, WA, Grace Hannigan of Seattle, WA; and great granddaughter, Ryha Lynn Liest of Yakima, WA. Richard was preceded in death by his parents James Roger Goetschius and Majel Marie Goetschius. Viewing will be held at the Molalla Funeral Chapel on Friday, August 24, 2012 from 1pm to 3 pm. Arrangements entrusted to Molalla Funeral Chapel. Family is encouraged to provide an obituary or information that allows for an obituary to be written by our staff