Austin Charles Goebel, age 23, of Lowell passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 11th, 2019. With deepest sorrow our most beloved son, brother, family member, and friend will be missed. Austin cared about people in the purest way. He loved them for who they were and because he wished the best for them, without guile and without asking anything in return. He had so much goodness; he was thoughtful, kind, empathetic, and funny. The world is a lesser place without him. But Austin also struggled the past four years of his life with severe depression, anxiety, and schizo-affective disorder. He had worked very hard to overcome mental illness. It is right to acknowledge, and honor, the progress he had made while recognizing the toll that struggle took on his life. Austin was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on January 16th, 1996. He graduated from Lowell Senior High School and studied at Grand Rapids Community College. He enjoyed playing the electric guitar, frisbee golf, video games, had interests in naturopathic medicine, science, genetics, and traveling. He enjoyed taking his Grandma McCarty to church on Sundays, and became quite spiritual. He loved being out in nature, all animals, and his family most of all. Austin will be missed everyday by his Mother, and best friend, Michele, and Step-Father Rick Zimmerman; his Father, Richard Goebel (Katie); Sister’s Katelyn and Brooke; Step-brothers’ Briar, Regan, and Alex; Step-sister Abby; his maternal grandmother Joline McCarty; paternal grandparents Suzanne (Scott) Kocher, and Stephen Goebel; step-grandparents Ron and Margi Zimmerman; his loving Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and many, many great friends. We know Austin is now with his Grandpa, Paul Charles McCarty Sr., Grandmothers Hilma Goebel, and Albina Reidzans. He is so loved here on earth, as well as in heaven. We LOVE and MISS you so much my Son XOXO. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Impact Church, 11840 Fulton St E, Lowell, MI 49331. Pastor John Bell of Impact Church and Pastor Paul McCarty of Riverside Community Bible Church, Omak, Washington will be co-officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Austin’s memory to the National Alliance on Mental Illness at nami.org, 3803 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22203. “Perhaps they are not really stars in the sky but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.” —Eskimo legend
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So very sorry for your family’s loss.
May you find Peace Love and Comfort at this time.
While we are not acquainted with your family and did not know your precious son, we do understand the depth of the heartache you are feeling. We lost our dear son in 2017 after years of suffering severe depression. The loss was devastating and has left a permanent hole in our hearts. We were touched by your heartfelt obituary honoring Austin’s life. We offer our most sincere condolences. Please take comfort from the love of family and friends to help you at this most difficult time. We wish you peace.
Richard & Pamela Grossenbacher
Belmont, MI
I thank you so much for the celebration of Austin’s life. I too, did not know him, and so appreciate you letting people know he was absolutely so much more than his diagnosis. You have provided me with peace and I know that is all you ever strived for in his life. He has provided me with peace in dealing with my son with the same diagnosis. Thank you. Austin continues to reach many people positively.