Rita E. Goebel
Rita E. Goebel, 89 of Tipton died at 2:50 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. She was born in Galveston, Texas on September 22, 1931 to Ralph A. & Mary Ellen (Perussina) Brouillard. On December 27, 1973 she married James B. Schmidt III and he preceded her in death on January 29, 1983. After the death of James, Rita married Joe E. Goebel on July 8, 1988 and he also preceded her in death on January 23, 2010.
Rita moved from Galveston to Tipton in July of 2010. Prior to moving she was a secretary for University of Texas, Medical Branch in Galveston, retiring from there in 1985. While living in Texas she was a long time member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Texas City. After moving to Tipton, Rita continued her faith and became a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Tipton.
She is survived by three children, Kenneth R. Ehman and wife Debbie, Timothy W. Ehman and companion Pam, Gary Brent Ehman and wife Lindsey; three step-children, John A. Schmidt, Mike Goebel and wife Gaye, J.B. Schmidt IV and wife Claudie. Rita is also survived by two brothers, A.J. Brouillard and wife Pat and N. Glenn Brouillard.
Other survivors include her 13 grandchildren, Aleah Long, Brianna McDonough, Jeff Ehman, Brick Ehman, Jordan Ehman, Stasha Babcock, Summer Norred, Jamie Compas, Dana Auden, Lauren Schmidt, Tara Schmidt, Jamie Schmidt, and Courtney Schmidt; two sisters-in-law, Ruby Brouillard and Helen Brouillard; several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph A Brouillard, Jr. and T.H. Brouillard; one sister-in-law, Niki Brouillard; one daughter-in-law Gigi Schmidt, and her former husband Teddy R. Ehman, the father of her sons.
Rita’s wish was to be cremated. She will be buried at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Tipton with a private family service at the cemetery. Young-Nichols Funeral Home is assisting the Goebel family with arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 335 Mill Street, Tipton, Indiana 46072 or the Encore Center, 900 E Jefferson St #A, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
Rest In Peace, Rita. You’ve earned your reward in Heaven. I will never forget you, even though I’ve known you for a few years. I’ll always remember that you were the one who taught me how to play “Farkle” at the Senior Center, when it was located in the C.W. Mount Building. To the Ehman family, I will hold fond memories of your Mother in my heart, as she was always so nice to me. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time.
Rita was a great lady! I loved doing silly crafts with her at the Encore Senior Center and Dennis liked playing Euchre with her. With the covid restrictions, she’s been missed. Lifting the family in prayers.
So sorry to hear of Rita’s passing. She was a good friend. My deepest sympathy and prayers for all the family.
Oh my sweet Rita my heart hurts so bad you were my special friend and I will always have a special place in my heart for you. Rest easy beautiful. I’ll always love you.
Ken, I am so sorry.., met your mother a few times. I know she will be missed by many who knew her.. RIP Rita…
Genny Coleman Fennell
A beautiful lady has been taken from our midst. I will miss our monthly dinner trips. May God give peace and comfort to the family.
I will miss you my beautiful friend. You were like my grandmother. Loved helping you for the last 10 years.This makes my heart hurt so very badly. Thoughts and prayers to the family. It’s been wonderful knowing Rita
She’s a one of a kind. She will be greatly missed.Rest in peace my sweet Rita.
Brent and Lindsay sorry to hear about the death of your mother please know you’re in our thoughts and our prayers may God be with you all🙏🙏
My deepest sympathy for you and family we will truly miss Rita she was the very kind and loving woman
Boy’s, I have watch all of grow up and your families…I remember when your Mother worked at Falvey’s. But later in life we reunited at the Mount Center,,,,we went out for breakfast…lunch… and other outtings…enjoyed her company….unique woman…and strong in her faith…bless her.
Dearest Brent, Ken & Tim:
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I remember when your family moved into the duplex (on Jefferson) next to my Aunt Chris & Uncle Art. I will always have fond memories of your sweet Mom, as she was so very kind to my family. Blessing to each of you & your families at this time…..
Always,
Pam
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Rita’s family, especially the Ehman’s. Memories of her go way back, may you find comfort in those memories now. We love you!
We were taken by surprise about Rita’s passing. So very sorry and will keep all of you and Rita in our prayers. She was a delight!
My thoughts and prayers are with you !
We here in Texa City,Texas are sending our condolences to the family of our wonderful friend- Rita Goebel. We were so sad when she moved from Texas to Indiana but understood that she wanted to be around her family. We missed her and wished her well. Now she has passed to another life and we will see her again when we do the same. May she Rest In Peace and may her family know she was truly loved in Texas.
Rita’s dear Sister’s in Christ , Saint Monica’s Altar Group
Send our deepest condolences to Rita’s family and Friends in Tipton,In.
May you R.I.P. Rita , you were deeply loved by all us Texan City friends
Sending my deepest sympathy, to Dear Rita’s family
Rest in Peace sweet friend. You were so loved here in Texas City and I think of you often, especially at Christmas when I unwrap all the beautiful nativity sets you used to give the parish office staff each year where you volunteered often. Your friendship was a treasure and you will never be forgotten.
I just learned of Rita’s passing after Mass this past Saturday. She was a lovely lady. My belated condolences to the family.