Michael J.

Goetter

            Michael J. Goetter, of Perkasie, PA, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 74.

            He was the loving husband of Rebecca S. (Force) Goetter. The couple had celebrated their 44th Wedding Anniversary on September 25, 2026.

            Born in Sellersville, PA, he was the son of the late Paul B. and Ruth M. (Schulze) Goetter. A 1969 graduate of North Penn High School, Lansdale, PA, he attended LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA, where he played baseball.

            Michael was employed by the former American Olean Tile Co., Lansdale, PA, for many years until its closing. Then, he worked as a supervisor for Merck & Co., West Point, PA, from 1997 until 2010. Most recently, he worked as a letter carrier for the U. S. Postal Service, Sellersville, PA, until retiring in 2019.

            He was a member of Indian Creek Church of the Brethren, Harleysville, PA.

            Over the years, Michael volunteered as a coach for the Pennridge Wrestling Club as well as for Pennridge Little League and Connie Mack Baseball. An avid Philadelphia sports fan, he enjoyed golfing, playing darts and vacationing in the Outer Banks. Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren and family.

            Surviving with his wife are three children, Rachel Norley and her husband R.P., of Pennsburg, PA, Daniel Goetter and his wife Laura, of Lansdale, PA, and Matthew Goetter and his fiancée Kim Lam, of Phoenixville, PA; seven grandchildren, Cassidy, Reese, Emerson and Rowan Norley, and Grace, Briella and Hallie Goetter; four brothers, Paul Goetter and his wife Jaquie, of Southport, NC, Stephen Goetter, of Lansdale, and Eric Goetter and Charles Goetter, both of Selbyville, DE; and a sister, Barbara Weissener and her husband Al, of Selbyville.

            The family will receive friends at a Calling Period from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at the Suess-Gahman Funeral Home & Crematory, 606 Arch Street, Perkasie, PA.

            In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice Grand View, c/o Development Office, 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015.