Robert "Bob" Louis Goetz

Robert “Bob” Louis Goetz, 64, of Dresden, died unexpectedly Sunday, November 1, 2026, at his home.

Born January 3, 1962, in Zanesville, he was the son of Jeanette (Schweitzer) Curry and the late Richard L. Goetz. He was a graduate of Tri-Valley High School class of 1980 where he was a member of the track and cross country teams. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering at Ohio University. Prior to his retirement he was employed with UES at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Rolls Royce Corporation-Aircraft Engines division and Pratt Whitney. Bob enjoyed hunting, shooting sports and was an avid cyclist and was a proud member of the Ohio Gun Collectors Association and the NRA. He also enjoyed family genealogy and local history.

Surviving is his mother, Jeanette (Robert) Curry; a sister, Tracy Goetz (Darryl) Watson; nephew, Craig Huey; step-mother, Judy Goetz; step-siblings; three aunts, Pam (Rolland) Acord, Wanda Schweitzer, and Irene Schweitzer; two uncles, Jim Priest and Carl Nethers; multiple cousins including a special cousin Scott Winsor, and many cycling friends.

In addition to his father, Richard Goetz, Bob was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Louis and Margaret Goetz; maternal grandfather, Merle Schweitzer; maternal grandmother, Bernadine Schweitzer; aunts, Annie Priest, Janice Stegner, Martha Nethers and Mary Ann Winsor; uncles, Dave and Karl Schweitzer and Chuck Winsor.

Family and friends may visit 4-8pm, Monday, November 9, 2026, at the Dresden Chapel of Vensil | Wagner | Marshall Funeral Home, 714 Main Street.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the funeral home with Dr. Dan Wells officiating.

Bob will be laid to rest next to his father at Dresden Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tri-Valley High School Clay Target Team or to Jeanette Curry and Tracy Goetz Watson to establish a scholarship fund in Bobs name for students attending Ohio University. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.