Dorothy Genevieve Goettel

March 09, 1933 - January 06, 2023

Dorothy Genevieve Goettel Obituary Dorothy (Dottie) Genevieve Goettel passed away on January 6, 2023, in Spokane, WA. She was born March 9, 1933, in Philadelphia, PA and grew up in Long Branch, NJ. She was the second of 3 girls born to Vincent and Marie Vincelli. Dottie graduated from the Ann May School of Nursing and received her RN degree in 1954. She married Donald J. Goettel in July of 1954 in New Jersey. Her husband was an officer in the U.S. Army, and they spent their early married life moving frequently, as Don was stationed in places including Germany and Washington D.C. She and Don raised four children (Deborah, Lynn, Richelle, and Donald Jr.). After Don retired, they moved to his hometown of Spokane in 1976. Dottie enjoyed traveling and visited all 7 continents in their retirement years! Their home was decorated with mementos collected throughout their travels. She was a member of Manito Presbyterian Church and then St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, both in Spokane. She and Don were also members of the Manito Golf & Country Club. Dottie was also a proficient knitter and crocheter. She created and donated over 500 hats for various local charities. She also made countless quilts for the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. Dottie is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and older sister Rosie Grandinetti. She is survived by her children: Deborah L. Goettel-Mann & husband Michael, Lynn Rountree, Richelle Goettel, RN., BA and Donald J. Goettel & wife Cathy; and her sister Joan Day. She was a proud grandmother to 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. �In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. (https://vanessabehan.givecloud.co/give) � To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Dorothy, please visit our Tree Store. Read more Events MAR 27 Memorial Service Monday, March 27, 2023 11:00AM Sunset Chapel at Fairmount Memorial Park 5200 W. Wellesley Ave. Spokane, WA 992015 Spokane, WA 99205 Get Directions View Map Text Email MAR 27 Graveside Monday, March 27, 2023 12:00PM Fairmount Memorial Park 5200 W Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205 Get Directions