Kenneth Edward Goubeaux,

Age 66, of Elm Street, Osgood, passed away on the morning of November 9, 2026, at the Miami Valley Hospital ER, in Dayton, Ohio, from injuries in an automobile accident, along with his mother, Rita, on North Star – Fort Loramie Rd, Yorkshire.  He was born June 14, 1960, in Piqua, Ohio, to the late Virgil & Rita (Francis) Goubeaux.  Surviving are five siblings: Larry & Gwen Goubeaux of Osgood, John & Cheryl Goubeaux of Versailles, Lois Goubeaux of Dayton, David Goubeaux of Celina and Jim & Danielle Goubeaux of Sherman, TX; one aunt, Jeanne Francis of Greenville as well as three generations of nieces & nephews and numerous cousins.  He was preceded in death by one niece, two nephews and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.

Ken was a 1978 graduate of Marion Local High School.  Over the years he had been employed at several local industries and was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church.  Ken enjoyed golf and was an all-around avid sports fan.  He followed the Marion Local Flyers as well as the Reds, Bengals and Notre Dame.  As a devoted caregiver, one of his favorite activities was taking Rita for a drive around Lake Loramie.

Kenneth and Rita’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2026, at St. Nicholas Church in Osgood with Rev. Andrew Reckers presiding.  Interment will follow at St. Martin’s Cemetery in Osgood.  Family and friends may call Wednesday, 3:00 to 7:00 PM and Thursday 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie.  Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s research or charities of choice.  Private condolences may be expressed at the www.gehretfuneralhome.com website.