Henry Arnold Goertz

    Henry Arnold Goertz, 59, of Bristol, Ind., died at home of cancer on Saturday, June 28, 2008.
    He was born July 23, 1948, in Goessel to Ernest and Elma Goertz. 
    He spent time in Zaire (Congo) doing voluntary service (PAX) from 1968-1970. He attended and graduated from Bethel College in North Newton, where he met Alice Miller of Hanston. They were married Jan. 29, 1971.
    After moving to northern Indiana, Henry attended Mennonite Biblical Seminary part-time and worked in the public welfare departments of Elkhart and St. Joseph counties. He and Alice returned in 1980 to Kansas, where he attended law school at the University of Kansas.  From 1984 through 2003, Henry practiced law in Dodge City, where they raised their family.  He and Alice then returned to northern Indiana, which was in closer proximity to their adult children.
    In recent years, Henry enjoyed bicycling, doing volunteer work at Mennonite Mission Network, splitting wood for indoor heating, singing, exploring issues of faith and spending time with family and friends. A highlight in his life was a return visit to Congo in December 2006.  He was a member of College Mennonite Church, Goshen. 
    Surviving is his wife, Alice, of 37 years; his sons,  Jeremiah, Elkhart, Ind., Marvin and wife Eve, Bourbonnais, Ill., and Isaiah, Bristol; two grand-daughters; his parents, Ernest and Elma Goertz, Goessel; sisters, Ruth and husband, Les, Emily, Dorothy and husband, Chuck, Esther and husband, Stan, and  Naomi and husband, Chris; a brother, Joel; and nieces and nephews. 
    He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary.
    Visitation will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at College Mennonite Church, 1900 S. Main St., Goshen. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, with the Rev. Klaudia Smucker presiding. Cremation has taken place, and committal will be at a later time.
    The family suggests memorial gifts to Africa Inter-Mennonite Mission, PO Box 744, Goshen, IN  46527 or Mennonite Central Committee, 1013 Division St., Goshen, IN  46528.
    The Elkhart Cremation Service, Elkhart, Ind., is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to haalgoertz@yahoo.com.