1945
Kenneth
2014
Kenneth J. Goodman
July 9, 1945 — July 8, 2014
Kenneth J. Goodman, age 68 of Zumbrota died on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Christ Lutheran Church in Zumbrota with Pastor Wayne D. Schoch officiating. Private family burial will be at a later date in Zumbrota Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, July 11, 2014 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota and on Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church.
Kenneth Joe Goodman was born on July 9, 1945 in Rochester, MN to Glenn and Helen (nee Rossi) Goodman. He grew up in rural Rochester and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1963. On December 7, 1968 he married Mary L. Stiller at Christ Lutheran Church in Zumbrota. They farmed in rural Zumbrota for a short time, then Ken went to work for Mid-America Dairy and in 2008 he retired from Goodhue County Electric Co-op after twenty nine years. Ken was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, where he served on the Christ Lutheran School Board and the Rochester Cemetery Board. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards and cribbage, walking and spending time with family and friends, especially at the cabin.
Ken is survived by his wife, Mary; three sons, Eric (Kris) Goodman of Lakeville, Bruce (Tammy) Goodman of Zumbrota and Travis (Michelle) Goodman of Goodhue; grandchildren, Colton, Caleb, Anna, Morgan, Mason, Jack and Taite Goodman; sister, Margaret "Peg" Kyllo of Kenyon and two brothers, Willis "Bill" (Eloise) Goodman and Maurice "Brownie" (Roberta "Bobbie") Goodman, both of Wanamingo and many nieces and nephews.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Helen; aunt, Laura Adler; sister, Barbara Goodman; niece, JoAnn Goodman and brothers-in-law, John Mitchell and Walton Kyllo.
Memorials are preferred to Christ Lutheran Church, Christ Lutheran School or Mayo Hospice.
1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN 55992
223 East Fifth Street
Zumbrota, MN
223 East Fifth Street
Zumbrota, MN
Kenneth Joe Goodman was born on July 9, 1945 in Rochester, MN to Glenn and Helen (nee Rossi) Goodman. He grew up in rural Rochester and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1963. On December 7, 1968 he married Mary L. Stiller at Christ Lutheran Church in Zumbrota. They farmed in rural Zumbrota for a short time, then Ken went to work for Mid-America Dairy and in 2008 he retired from Goodhue County Electric Co-op after twenty nine years. Ken was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, where he served on the Christ Lutheran School Board and the Rochester Cemetery Board. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards and cribbage, walking and spending time with family and friends, especially at the cabin.
Ken is survived by his wife, Mary; three sons, Eric (Kris) Goodman of Lakeville, Bruce (Tammy) Goodman of Zumbrota and Travis (Michelle) Goodman of Goodhue; grandchildren, Colton, Caleb, Anna, Morgan, Mason, Jack and Taite Goodman; sister, Margaret "Peg" Kyllo of Kenyon and two brothers, Willis "Bill" (Eloise) Goodman and Maurice "Brownie" (Roberta "Bobbie") Goodman, both of Wanamingo and many nieces and nephews.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Helen; aunt, Laura Adler; sister, Barbara Goodman; niece, JoAnn Goodman and brothers-in-law, John Mitchell and Walton Kyllo.
Memorials are preferred to Christ Lutheran Church, Christ Lutheran School or Mayo Hospice.
Visitation
JUL 11. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Larson Chapel1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN 55992
Visitation
JUL 12. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)
Christ Lutheran Church223 East Fifth Street
Zumbrota, MN
Service
JUL 12. 11:00 AM (CDT)
Christ Lutheran Church223 East Fifth Street
Zumbrota, MN
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