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William J. Goetz "Bill"
Born: 7/8/1943
Died: 6/16/2021
Age: 77
Community: Grand Blanc, MI
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GOETZ, William J. “Bill” - Of Grand Blanc, age 77, died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Ascension Genesys Hospital.
Memorial visitation will be held 1-6pm Friday, June 25, 2021 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint.
A private memorial service will be held at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Elga Credit Union Foundation for Impact.
Bill was born in Keokuk, Iowa on July 8, 1943, the first born son of the late William F. and Jean (McAndrew) Goetz. On June 20, 1981, he married the love of his life, Hilary Brooks, in Duncanville Texas. Bill was an extremely proud father of his children and his entire family and wanted the best for each of them. Bill had a deep passion for basketball and was an all-state basketball player at Cardinal Stritch High School in Iowa. A true entrepreneur, he was the owner of William Goetz and Associates, founding partner of WGS Global Services and partner in Detroit Muscle. He was also a longtime active member of American Foundry Society. He was a strong supporter of the Elga Credit Union Foundation and was involved in the Flint Ignite Program. As a quiet, generous philanthropist to a community he lovingly embraced, he also continuously supported youth FA Basketball and AAU Basketball and sponsored many other men’s league teams. Bill was an avid car enthusiast, designer and collector, and a drag racer as well as being an inductee into the Horse Power Hall of Fame. He loved good music, physical fitness and was proud to share his stories of sobriety for over 44 years. Bill had a style that others couldn’t duplicate and was as genuine and as original as they come. He told the best stories that others couldn’t fit into a thousand life times. His heart was in building relationships with people. He loved a good conversation whether he met you at the gym, or walked past your table at a restaurant. Bill was a true visionary leader on bringing diverse groups together, but above all else, he loved his family, cherished his friends, and sought the good in everyone with no judgment.
Surviving are wife of 40 years, Hilary;
Children, Jennifer Goetz (Roger), William Goetz II., Scott Goetz, Patrick Goetz (Amy), Chris Goetz (Michelle), Anna Whippie (Orlando), Charlie Goetz (Nicole), Carter Goetz (Cassie);
Grandchildren, William Joseph III, Lauren, Corbin, Jordan, Casey, Tyler, Trevor, Logan, Jacob, Cayden, Alexander, Koby, Andrew, Sydney, Savanna, Charlotte, Brandon and MBegan;
Great-grandchildren, Penelope, Landon, Bentley, Tucker and one coming in November, Remington Taylor;
Siblings, Jean Ann Toole (Jim), Alan Goetz, Mary Jo Smith (Jack), Sarah Kraus, Peggy Frey (Scott), Julie Goetz-Ross (Bruce) and Susan Hanan;
Brothers-in-law, Stephen Brooks (Sandy) and Rob Brooks (Charlene);
And many nieces and nephews;
And special family friend, Maxine Wilson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William F. and Jean (McAndrew) Goetz, daughter-in-law, Katherine, sister-in-law, Marilyn, brothers-in-law, Greg and Jeff, and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles and Irene Brooks.
Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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| Memorial visitation will be held 1-6pm Friday, June 25, 2021 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. |
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