Walter-Goodwin II-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Conkle Funeral Home, Speedway Chapel - Speedway

Walter Russell Goodwin II

Aug 14, 1956 - Nov 22, 2025

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When I was a kid, you were the positive male role model I didn't have at home. You gave me my first job, and put up with our shenanigans when I would stay over. I got to see you touch so many lives. You will be missed!

Thanks so much Walter for all you’ve done in your vast racing and restoration career. Though I only met you once at a SVRA event you were a man of my own heart set to saving and restoring Indy cars. I introduced myself while you chatted with Ken Keilholtz and as I introduced myself you know who I was, I was both shocked and honored you knew me through my Indy car photos from the 70’s. Though we didn’t get a chance to chat a lot, you really made an impression on me to keep doing my work...

Honored to be a longtime friend

He was a good guy to work with.

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Walter's Obituary

Walter Russell Goodwin II passed away on November 22, 2025, in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on August 14,1956 in Berea, OH to Walter Russell Goodwin I and Eloise Goodwin (Bowyer). He is survived by his three children: Kyle (Becky) Goodwin, Brett Goodwin, and Jillian (Ryan) Keene. He also had the...

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