Mark E. Goebel

Mark E. Goebel, Age 61, entered into rest surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at his home in Franklin, Nebraska. He was born on March 6, 1965, to Eugene and Bonnie (Janssen) Goebel.

Mark attended school in Riverton and Franklin and graduating with the Class of 1983.

During his life Mark worked at numerous jobs including Duncan Welding, and Boyce’s Sinclair. In 1991 Mark started working for the Franklin County Weed Department. In 2019 he went to work for Doug Cline. At the time of his death he was employed at Yelken Farms.

Mark was a member of Franklin Volunteer Fire Department from 1992-2004. He served as Fire Chief from 1999-2001. He was also a member of the Franklin County Fair Board and the Franklin City Council. At the time of his death Mark was on the Franklin Fire Rural Protection Board and was also a County Supervisor.

In his free time Mark enjoyed old tractors, stock car races, and demo derbies. He also enjoyed taking trips to Colorado and Wyoming to go 4 wheeling.

Above all else Mark loved his family. He was the favorite uncle whether he bought the perfect gift, was a human jungle gym, picked the kids up to take them to the movie or camping or just talking on the phone. Mark truly loved being an uncle.

Mark is survived by his mother, Bonnie Goebel, brother, Chris Goebel (Mary), sister, Sharlene Burkholder (Greg), nephew Brandon Goebel (Kaitlin), niece, Brittany Goebel (Tyler Torres), great nieces, Everly Goebel and Raelynn Torres, great nephew, Koen Goebel; He is also survived by his aunt Kathy Janssen, and numerous cousins and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Goebel in 2024, and his Black Lab Molly

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 1-8 p.m., at the Hutchins Funeral Home in Franklin, Nebraska. Family will receive friends from 6-8 pm.

A Celebration of Life service will be held 1:30 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2026 at the New Franklin Fire Hall, 625 20th Ave., Franklin, Nebraska, with Kasey Loschen officiating.

Inurnment will be in the Riverton Cemetery at a later time.

Memorials may be given in Mark’s name Franklin Volunteer Fire Department in care of Hutchins Funeral Home, 402 M St, Franklin, Nebraska 68939.

Condolences may be left online at www.hutchinsfh.com.