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Donald Wayne Goebel Sr.

May 10, 1940 – Oct. 19, 2025

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Donald Wayne Goebel Sr., 85, of Roaring Spring, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born in Baltimore, Md., the son of the late John F. Goebel Jr. and Naomi (Kelholtz) Goebel.

He is survived by a son, Donald Wayne Goebel Jr., of Roaring Spring; three sisters: Janet Witting, Donna Lange and Cheryl Holowinski and husband, Stanley, all in Maryland; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 24 years, Marjorie Goebel.

Don was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Roaring Spring.

He was a 1958 graduate of Glen Burnie High School and retired as a civilian contractor from the United States Coast Guard.

Don was an avid train enthusiast and also enjoyed classic cars and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

He was a member of the Alto Model Train Museum Association, the National Railway Historical Society, the Toy Train Operating Society and the Blair County Antique Auto Club.

Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at Todd T. Thompson Funeral Home Inc., Roaring Spring; and from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Trinity United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ryan Gephart officiating.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at Glen Haven Memorial Park, Glen Burnie, Md.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Don's memory may be given to Trinity United Methodist Church.

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