Funeral Funds for the Goettl Family

As many of you know, Ashley Hanley (Goettl) lost her mother unexpectedly while vacationing with family in the Bahamas. 

The event is described by Ashley's sister, Katie: "We were on family vacation on a cruise to the Bahamas. While snorkeling, my mom suddenly felt a little dizzy, weak, & short of breath. After much CPR, a ride in the ambulance, & a long wait in a tiny room, we were informed that they did everything they could, "however," she did not respond & did not breathe or have a pulse. That word "however" will never have the same meaning to me.
We are not exactly sure as to what happened as the autopsy will be done later this week. It all went so fast. I am still trying to process it. But, no matter how it happened, we know that she is in a better place today. She is with our Savior Jesus. She is in a happier, safer, better home. "

Death is shocking to the system no matter who it is, how old they are, or how expected it is, but to lose a loved one unexpectedly while vacationing with family is uncomprehendible. 

Ashley and her husband John were unable to be with her family in the Bahamas. Ashley went about her normal day when she received the worst news you could imagine. She shared this on her Facebook page today and it really puts into persepctive how precious life is.

"Today I lost my best friend, my mom, my rock, my everything. We don't know how or why. She was in the Bahamas with the rest of my family. I will miss her terribly. She made everything good. She was my everything. I only find comfort knowing she's in Heaven with Jesus and she will be looking down on all of us"


We, the UWRF softball alumni ('09-'13), decided to put together this page to support our fellow teammate and friend. It is during times like these that you really begin to understand the unbreakable bond created with teammates and their families while playing ball. The spirit Michelle had while at the ball fields is how we all have the priviledge to remember her as. Michelle was such a wonderful, caring, fun and welcoming spirit at all the softball games. The support the Goettl family not only showed for eachother, but for the other players was remarkable.

Support is what this wonderful family needs most during this very tough time and what better way than helping relieve some financial burden. Currently they are dealing with the autopsy and the cost of getting Michelle's body back to Minnesota. Everything donated will go directly to the family for the funeral costs and any other expenses during this time. 

Honestly, any amount of donation helps! Kind words of support are also very appreciative.  Let's show the Goettl's what FFT really means!