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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.
Philomena
October 15, 2025


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Avon Park, Florida
Oct 16, 1950 – Sep 14, 2025
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,...
Read MoreDerek 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.
Philomena
October 15, 2025
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.
Sarge Means
October 15, 2025
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.
Jerry Johnson
October 15, 2025 | Plattsmouth, NE | Friend
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.
Mac McMorrow
October 13, 2025 | Kaneohe, HI | Military
Derek was a high school and college classmate and good friend; sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to his family.
Lonnie Schuchard
October 11, 2025 | Omaha, NE | Friend
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.
Rich Bales
October 10, 2025 | Dubuque, IA | Friend
Derek was my classmate, teammate, and friend. Great guy who had a fantastic life. Very sad that he's gone.
Rich Brown
October 10, 2025 | Sioux City, IA | Classmate