Arthur E. "Art" Goettling

December 16, 1914 - July 25, 2010

Arthur E. "Art" Goettling, age 95 of Higginsville, Missouri died on Sunday, July 25, 2010, at Lexington Care Center in Lexington, Missouri. Born Wednesday, December 16, 1914 in Belle, Missouri, he was the son of William Goettling and Mary Feuers Goettling who preceded him in death. Also preceded in death are 6 brothers, Ted, Charlie, Herbert, Herman, Richard, & Paul Goettling. Art married Ruth F. Matthews June 6, 1937. He lived in Higginsville since 1942. He was formerly the owner & operator of the Higginsville Dairy, then owner & operator of Camelot Inn Motel in Higginsville until his retirement in 1981. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, active in the church & Higginsville community as well. Surviving are his wife, Ruth F. Goettling of the home; daughter, Patty Minks of Higginsville; three grandchildren, Michelle Sollars; Mike & Wife Vicki Minks; Mark & Wife Lois Minks; 7 Great Grandchildren, Jason & Wife Lisa Thompson; Ashley Pfeifer; TeNeal Minks; Brian Minks; Andrew Minks; Katelyn Minks & Aaron & Wife Becky Minks; 2 Great Grandchildren, Nicholas Thompson and Ryleigh Thompson. A Funeral service will be at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Immanuel Lutheran Church located at 1500 Lipper St. Higginsville, Missouri 64037 with the Pastor Marcus Jauss officiating. The Family will receive friends from 9:30-10:30 A.M. Wednesday at the Church. Interment will be in City Cemetery, Higginsville, Pallbearers include Jason Thompson, Nicholas Thompson, Brian Minks, Andrew Minks, Tim Schaller, Brandon Renno, & Aaron Minks. Memorial contributions may be sent to Immanuel Church Handicap Access Fund. Arrangements: Hoefer Funeral Home, Inc. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hoeferfuneralhome.com