Goebel, Paul Gordon, 1901-

Businessman and Republican mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1950-1954 and 1956-1958, delegate to the 1961 constitutional convention, and regent of University of Michigan.

From the description of Paul G. Goebel papers, 1942-1964. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34420636

Paul G. Goebel was born May 28, 1901 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1923 with a degree in mechanical engineering. At the university, Goebel played football (All-American, 1922). In the coming years, Goebel would be an active alumnus, serving on the University's Board of Control of Intercollegiate Athletics and the National Board of Directors of the U-M Alumni Association. He was also elected as Republican to the University's Board of Regents, serving from 1962 to 1970. As Regent, Goebel also served as chairman of the $55 Million Campaign, a fund drive held in conjunction with the University's sesquicentennial celebration.

Goebel was a businessman and public servant active in Republican Party affairs. He was a reformist mayor of Grand Rapids, serving from 1950 to 1954 and 1956 to 1958. In addition, he was a delegate from Michigan's 16th senatorial district to the state constitutional convention, 1961-1962.

He died in January 26, 1988 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

From the guide to the Paul Gordon Goebel papers, 1942-1964, (Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan)