James B. Goetz

This article is about the American radio broadcaster and politician. For the American venture capitalist, see Jim Goetz.

James Goetz
38th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota
In office January 2, 1967 – January 4, 1971
Governor	Harold LeVander
Preceded by	Alexander M. Keith
Succeeded by	Rudy Perpich
Personal details
Born	May 28, 1936 Freeport, Illinois, U.S.
Died	March 17, 2019(2019-03-17) (aged 82) Naples, Florida, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Ruth Elbert
Profession	radio executive

James Burton Goetz (May 28, 1936 – March 17, 2019) was a radio broadcaster and Minnesota Republican politician. He served as the 38th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota from January 2, 1967, to January 4, 1971. He owned the KAGE radio station in Winona, Minnesota. Goetz was born in Freeport, Illinois. He lived in Naples, Florida with his wife and family. He died in Naples, Florida.