ROBERT A. GOODWIN

On Friday September 15, 2023, Robert "Bob" Goodwin passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. Bob grew up in Roanoke, Illinois and was a graduate of Roanoke-Benson High School class of 1970. He married the love of his life, Lynnette Guy in 1973 and they remained together for 43 years until her passing in 2017. He was an employee of Illinois Blueprint while residing in Metamora, Illinois. After accepting a sales position with Xerox Corporation, he moved his family to Darien, Illinois. He worked for Xerox for 32 years and then Master Graphics for four years until his retirement and eventual settlement in Naples, Florida. Bob was an avid golfer and always looked forward to golfing in the Hinsbrook Open with his Darien friends and the Roanoke Open with his brothers and friends from Texas. Bob also enjoyed fishing, camping with family, and especially travelling with his wife, Lynnette; her sister, Karen, and his brother-in-law, Daniel Buhs on their trips abroad. Bob was a passionate Chicago sports fan, specifically the Cubs, Bears, and Blackhawks. By far his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren, Jarrett and Cole Goodwin (Bret and Tricia) and Benjamin and Charles Goodwin (Matthew and Melissa). He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Goodwin and his mother, Mildred Moritz; two brothers, Dick and Paul Goodwin and two sisters. Carol Hamilton and Judy McCaskey; his wife, Lynnette Goodwin; and his granddaughter, Rachel Goodwin. Bob leaves behind his sons, Bret (Tricia) Goodwin of Custer Park, Illinois and Matthew (Melissa) Goodwin of Fairfax, Virginia; his sister, Diane Orr of Oswego, Illinois and his brother, Donald (Nancy) Rarick of Peoria, Illinois; and his friend, Denise Griner of Naples, Florida. Bob will be fondly remembered for his caring and warmth, his infectious smile, and his extraordinary sense of humor. Arrangements are being managed by Hodges Funeral Home of Naples, Florida and cremation rights have been accorded. Celebration of life services will be held in Illinois and in Naples, Florida with specific dates pending. Interment will be in Naples Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers or donations, the family is asking that a fond memory or expression of sympathy be shared at www.hodgesfhatnaplesmg.com for the Goodwin family.