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Jack Goen Obituary
Muncie - Jack L. Goen, 90, passed away Saturday November 16, 2019 at home with his family by his side. He was born on May 30 1929 to Alice (Farrell) and C. T. Goen in Muncie. Spending his life in this area, he retired from the Muncie Fire department after 22 years of service. Jack was a long time high school basketball official and worked for several business in retirement including Olinger Distribution and Millers Flowers. Jack married his true love Patricia Kiplinger on April 18, 1958 and they raised five children together. Jack enjoyed golfing and all things outdoors camping with his family.
Surviving Jack are daughters; Kelli Goen, Carol (Shuny) Legeza, Karen (Scott) Armacost, sons; Jack Goen II, Steve (Joella) Goen, 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Jack's wife Patricia, parents and grandson Tyler preceded him in passing.
Funeral services are Thursday November 21, 2019, at 1:00 pm at Parson Mortuary 801 West Adams Street, Muncie with Pastor John Hackney officiating. Friends may call on Thursday from 11:00 am until the time of the service.
The family wants to thank Kindred care and Hospice for their compassionate care and request memorials be directed to them.
Online condolences will be received by the family at www.parsonmortuary.com.
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Missy DeLuca
November 23, 2019
Sending prayers and hugs to Carol, Shunny, Michelle and the rest of the family. He was such an amazing man who will forever hold so many fun memories for me! You couldn't help but to laugh and smile in his presence. He just made the world a better place and I am a better person for knowing him! May he rest in eternal peace!
Michelle Legeza
November 20, 2019
To my dearest Grandpa Jack. Though I wont be there to see you laid to rest and hear all of the amazing and heart warming stories from your myriad of friends, I will be there in thought and a prayer for you. I wish I could see the joy on folks faces as they share experiences of times with you, the unofficial Mayor of Muncie, as there was not a person in town you did not know.
I will reflect on my time growing up with you as a Grandfather and how you were truly the funniest adult on the planet. You treated your grandchildren with fun and merriment and as adults you championed our goals and the choices we made in life.
It is such a privilege to come from wonderful parents in Carol Ann and Shuny. I loved watching your admiration of how hard Shine worked and no matter how many times he told you, you kept asking, What is the tallest building you worked on Shuny?. I loved seeing you laugh with your daughter and share stories of the old days. How when Granny Suzy met you she thought you were a snappy dresser and the best dancer. To be fair, you could cut a wrong well into your older years and by far one of the stylish men I have ever laid eyes on. You and Patty truly were a class act and I learned how to be graceful and joyful by watching you two.
Thank you for your humor. Thank you for your warmth. Thank your for your entertainment. Thank you for being a stand up guy!
Mostly, thank you for my Mom.
You will be missed by me for the rest of my days and I intend to make you proud and keep up the tradition of laughter and love.
With everlasting love,
Your Granddaughter, Michelle L.
Michelle Legeza
November 20, 2019
To my dearest Grandpa Jack.
Though I wont be there to see you laid to rest and hear all of the amazing and heart warming stories from your myriad of friends, I will be there in thought and prayer for you. I wish I could see the joy on folks faces as they share experiences of times with you, the unofficial Mayor of Muncie, as there was not a person in town you did not know.
I will reflect on my time growing up with you as a Grandfather and how you were truly the funniest adult on the planet. You treated your grandchildren with fun and merriment and as adults you championed our goals and the choices we made in life.
It is such a privilege to come from wonderful parents in Carol Ann and Shuny. I loved watching your admiration of how hard Shine worked and no matter how many times he told you, you kept asking, What is the tallest building you worked on Shuny? I loved seeing you laugh with your daughter and share stories of the old days. How when Granny Suzy met you she thought you were a snappy dresser and the best dancer. To be fair, you could cut a wrong well into your older years and by far remained one of the stylish men I have ever laid eyes on. You and Patty truly were a class act and I learned how to be graceful and joyful by watching you two.
Thank you for your humor. Thank you for your warmth. Thank you for your entertainment. Thank you for being a stand up guy!
Mostly, thank you for my Mom.
You will be missed by me for the rest of my days and I intend to make you proud and keep up the tradition of laughter and love.
With everlasting love,
Your Granddaughter, Michelle L.
Teresa Smith
November 19, 2019
Jack I was just thinking about you a couple weeks ago I hope you're in peace now I've known you and Pat for a long time so maybe she was calling you home Reston peace you will be dearly missed love Teresa and Randell Smith
Alan ACE Dudley
November 19, 2019
So sorry for the loss of a great man,who knew no stranger's. I've been a true friend with the family for over 45 years and will always consider Jack as my second father.We had some great times together and really don't know how or why he put up with us,except to say that's just how understanding Jack was. He touched the lives of so many and will be dearly missed.
Rebecca Sears
November 18, 2019
So sorry about your dad's passing Karen and family. Your parent's always graciously welcomed me into your home.....they were fine people!!! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.....❤❤
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