Allen Goffinet

Tell City, Indiana Allen L. Goffinet, 79, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on December 23, 2019. He was born in Perry County, Indiana on February 3, 1940 to the late Coy and Louise (Schraner) Goffinet. Also preceding him in death was a sister, Marian Canarie and a brother, Don Goffinet. Allen was a 1958 graduate of Tell City High School and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He was united in marriage on November 22, 1962 to Charlotte Terry, who survives. He retired from Century Aluminum after more than 30 years. A member of The Church of Christ, Allen was a man of faith who loved biblical history and the geography of the Holy Land. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren, being outdoors and gardening. Surviving is his wife of 57 years, Charlotte Goffinet, Tell City; his children, Kevin A. Goffinet (Bridget), Bristow and Leah B. Brown (Brian), Bloomington; brothers, Stan Goffinet (Cheryl), Tell City and Harold Goffinet (Brenda), Rockport; sisters, Betty Taylor, Ft. Branch, Janice Howland, Tell City and Carol Taylor, Magnet; grandchildren, Grant Goffinet (Mary), Grace Burger (David), Isaac Brown (Katie) and Jessie Brown and great grandchildren, Lillian, Maggie, Sophia and Jackson Goffinet. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM CST on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Huber Funeral Home, Tell City Chapel. Brother Eddie Olberding will officiate. Burial will follow in Lilly Dale Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 2:00-7:00 PM and Friday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Lilly Dale Church Cemetery.