Donald Lee Goodrich

Donald L Goodrich, 89, Blue Hill, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at the Pines Nursing Home, Blue Hill, Nebraska.  Services will be Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Blue Hill, Nebraska with Rev. Harold King officiating. Inurnment with Military rites by A.L. Shirley Post #176 of Blue Hill, Nebraska will be at 1:00p.m. at Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, Nebraska.  Memorials can be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or A.L. Shirley Post #176. There will be no viewing or visitation as his wishes were to be cremated.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mertenbutlermortuary.com.  The service will be live-streamed on Merten Butler Mortuary’s website.  To view the service, go to Donald’s obituary and click on the play button towards the bottom of the page.  Merten-Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Don was born on December 18, 1934 to Harry and Dorthea (Brand) Goodrich, in Osceola, Iowa.  Moved to Nebraska where he attended and graduated from Franklin, Nebraska in 1952. He was united in marriage to R. Elaine Nass on August 15,1954 at Franklin, Nebraska. To this union 4 children were born: Michael, Stacey, Lonnie, Lori.  Don’s, joking demeanor along with his witty sarcasm will be remembered by family and friends. He loved being with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, baseball and bowling. After graduation Don joined the Navy and was active during the Korean War. In 1968 they moved to Blue Hill where he resided till death.  He is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and American Legion.

Left to cherish his memory are his children and spouses, Michael (Cathy) Goodrich, Lincoln, Nebraska, Stacey (Cinda) Goodrich, Tecumseh, Nebraska, Lonnie (Pam) Goodrich, Bennet, Nebraska, and Lori (Todd) Meents, Blue Hill, Nebraska; 12 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.  Preceding him in death is his wife, parents, stepmother, parents-in-law, brother and sister-in-law.

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