Gerlene L. Goebel

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Gerlene Lehmann Goebel passed away on January 21, 2022 at the age of 85 from lung cancer. She was the youngest of 7 children. Born on March 11, 1936 to Arnold Lehmann, Sr. and Annie Schoelzel Lehmann. Gerlene was born in Geronimo, TX on a farm where she and her siblings picked cotton among other farm chores. She decided to move to New Braunfels with her sister Nelda and start her career at Mission Valley Textile Mills. She retired in 1991 to take care of her mother. Gerlene met the love of her life, Harold Goebel at a dance. The couple married on June 7, 1953 at Friedens Church in Geronimo, TX. They made their home in New Braunfels, TX where they welcomed a son, Brian, on November 4, 1956 and a daughter, Shelley, on Easter Sunday, April 22, 1962. Gerlene was a very strong, hard-working woman all her life. She was an incredible mom, grandmother, and great grandmother and the greatest scratch off Queen ever. She will be missed by many family members and friends and her beloved dog, Cookie. Gerlene was preceded in death by her parents, and infant sister, Irene; brothers, Leroy (Evelyn) Lehmann, Everett (Benola) Lehmann, Arnold (Elaine) Lehmann, Jr.; sisters, Nelda Schrank, and Evelyn (Melvin), Schwarzlose; mother and father-in-law, Erwin and Melitta Goebel; and sisters-in-law, Ellen Timmerman, and Vivian Dietert. Gerlene is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Dolly Goebel; daughter and son-in-law, Shelley and Craig Schulle; grandchildren Chelsea Talkmitt and husband Chance, Drew Schulle and wife Kristen; great grandsons, Holden and Harrison Talkmitt; and Luke Schulle; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Linda Goebel; sisters-in-law, Lucille Whitney, and Josie Lehmann; and many awesome and loving nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Lux Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 pm.

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  1. Aunt Gerlene will always be in our hearts and minds. It was a blessing to have her in our lives all these years. With much love,

  2. My deepest sympathies to the family. I have wonderful memories of Mrs Goebel from high school years with Shelly. Such a warm and welcoming house and old New Braunfels spirit from Mrs Goebel. May she Rest In Peace.

  3. Brian and Shelley I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She was always very kind to myself and my family. RIP sweet lady!

  4. What a dear mother to bring up such a beautiful family. Her lifetime of love, dedication and support will be remembered and cherished for years too come. All our love to the Goebel Family during this time of loss. Bea Huber, Ricky Marbach, Kelsey Huber and Adam Thomas

  5. We will miss Aunt Gerlene very much. She was a kind, loving aunt who was a joy to be around. With caring thoughts and love,

  6. We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Our prayers are with you all through this extremely difficult time.

  7. Condolences to you Brian and Shelly. Your Mom and mine, Viola Bueche, were good friends from the time they both worked at Mission Valley Mills and from then on. Blessings to you and your families.

  8. Shelley, I’m so sorry for the loss of your dear mom. I remember how she gave my mom some old small plastic curlers for a permanent. That was so nice of her. Also. how she would stop by the shop and pick up the laundry for you. She was a nice lady that you will miss greatly. My condolences to the rest of the family


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