Dr. Roger J. Goudy

age 69, of Madison, passed away November 28, 2020 at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield. Born July 8, 1951 in Ashtabula, he was the son of the late Jay and Lillian (Lang) Goudy. He married Christine Metzger on December 20, 1986 in Bath, Ohio. A 1969 graduate of Harbor High School in Ashtabula, Roger continued his academic career by graduating from Kent State University with an undergraduate degree. Later he received his Masters Degree from Case Western Reserve (Weatherhead Fellow). Last, but certainly not least, he received his Doctorate in Educational Administration from The University of Akron (where he is published in their library). He was active in the Solon Community serving on City Council, Solon Vice Mayor and on the Solon Board of Education. He was a Business Manager for South Euclid Lyndhurst and served as the Superintendent for the Madison Local School District. Most recently, Dr. Goudy was the President and CEO of the Amateur Athletic Union. He had a passion for education and was a coach to many. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Roger leaves behind his wife, Christine Goudy; sons, Brian Goudy, Kyle Goudy, Brett Goudy; daughter, Taylor Goudy; grandchildren Yaya, and LilliAnn Goudy. Due to the recent Pandemic the family will have a private gathering on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street in Madison, Ohio. A Private Service will be streaming live on the funeral homes Facebook page,www.facebook.com/BehmService at 2:00pm on Saturday, December 5, 2020. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Park in Madison Village. A party to celebrate Roger's life will be announced this summer. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com