William Robert "Bill" Goldbach, 93, of Lumberton, NC died Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Angel House Hospice Care Center, operated by Lower Cape Fear Hospice.

He was born June 15, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Robert Goldbach and Marion Sundquist. He was also preceded in death by his son, Steven Goldbach, and his sister, Roberta Cooper.

Bill served in the U.S. Navy as a radar operator aboard the USS Thaddeus Parker. During his eight years of service, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

After his military service, Bill earned a bachelor's and master's degree in electrical engineering. His career included positions with companies such as Siemens and General Electric. He was awarded 12 patents for surge-protection devices.

Beyond his devotion to family and career, Bill enjoyed traveling, participating actively in his church, and volunteering with his wife in several local children's ministries.

Bill is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Terry Goldbach; his daughters, Wendy Walters and Karen Griffin; his sister, Valerie Goulding, and her husband, Ron; his bonus children, Martha Terry Locklear and her husband, John, Steve Terry and his wife, Anne, and Jeff Terry and his wife, Trude; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date at Indian Rocks Memorial Garden in Largo, Florida.