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Derek Allen Goudge

Avon Park, Florida

Oct 16, 1950 – Sep 14, 2025

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BORN
October 16, 1950
DIED
September 14, 2025
LOCATION
Avon Park, Florida

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Captain Derek Allen Goudge USN (Ret) was born October 16, 1950, in Sargent, Nebraska to Frederic and Rogene (Goldammer) Goudge.  He passed away on September 14, 2025, in Sebring, Florida. He spent his childhood in Plainview, Nebraska and Akron, Iowa.  He was an excellent athlete,...

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Derek and I met in a University of Hawaii summer art class in 1974. He was and will be remembered as a kind, loving and caring soul of a man. My sincere condolences and prayers.

I met Derek in 1975 when I was stationed in Hawaii with the Army. He introduced me to the Hash House Harriers and the Harlequin rugby team, and thus began a long-time relationship. My wife and I returned with the Army, 1991-1994, at which time we had deja vu with Derek. Over the years, when he came to the mainland and visited close to us, we always arranged a get together. It was old times, with a few beers to accompany the walk down memory Good, good memories.

Derek was a high school classmate, teammate and most of all a good friend. I have many great memories, he will be missed!
My deepest condolences to the family.

We served together in the Naval Reserve. I was one of his COs. We ran together in the Hash. He was a good friend and was always value gained when we were together. Rest in peace Derek. Captain Mac sends.

Derek was a high school and college classmate and good friend; sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to his family.

Always a good friend and someone who could be relied upon. Derek had a great sense of humor, was very accomplished, but never let his core midwestern roots be forgotten.

Derek was my classmate, teammate, and friend. Great guy who had a fantastic life. Very sad that he's gone.