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1927
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2011
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John Goodell Obituary
He was born on April 29, 1927 in Lorain, Ohio to the late Lewis Gates and Glen (nee Reese) Goodell and was a graduate of Lorain High School. In 1944, while still in high school he enlisted in the United States Navy and served his Country during World War II as a Fireman. He was Honorably Discharged in 1946.
He began his working life as a truck driver for Norwalk Truck Lines for 9 years and then went on to work as a Maintenance Supervisor at Lorain Products, retiring in 1991 after 35 years of service.
John was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Amherst and of the Senior Fellowship Group at the Lorain Senior Center. He enjoyed wood working and building lawn mowers.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Helen Katherine Goodell (nee Miechur); sons, James (Sue) Goodell, of Vermilion, Mark (Linda) Goodell, of Sheffield Lake, David (Teresa) Goodell, of Beaverton, Oregon and Michael (Ellen) Goodell, of Wilmington, NC; daughter, Mary D. Crawford, of Lorain; grandchildren, Rebecca Lengyel, Jeanine Kent, Matthew Goodell, Melissa Goodell, Shane Kincer, Brian Reinhart, Lara Reinhart, Megan Fanta, Raymond Liebenguth, Matthew Liebenguth; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Lois Arnow, of Salt Lake City, Utah.
John was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Lewis James Goodell.
The Goodell Family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Road, Amherst. Closing prayers will be said in the Funeral Center on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 9:15 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 200 St. Joseph Drive, Amherst. Fr. Lawrence Martello, Pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Amherst. Military Honors will be conducted by the VFW Post 451 and The American Legion Post # 30.
The family suggest contributions be made in memory of John, to St. Joseph Catholic Church or New Life Hospice, 5255 North Abbe Road, Elyria, OH 44135.
Online condolences may be left for the Goodell Family at www.dovinreberjones.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Goodell
Carlos Matos
December 31, 2011
Jim and Marry: So sorry for the lost of your dad. He was a great guy and a lot of fun to be around with. Him and I used to joked around a lot at work. We areall going to miss him. The Matos
Willis Calhoun
December 30, 2011
Sorry to hear about John.
Worked with him at Lorain Products. Will be praying for your family at this time.
With Sympathy,
Willis Calhoun
Dan Plow
December 29, 2011
I knew John from 1964 - 1977 - My tenure at Lorain Products. We spent many hours chewing the rag while learning a great deal from him. I know he will be missed by many.
Stu Kudela
December 29, 2011
Sorry for your loss.
Hap Kiger
December 28, 2011
So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to the entire Goodell Family.
Tom Maurer
December 28, 2011
My deepest sympathy in the passing of John. having worked at LPC, John was one I conversed with on a weekly basis for 30+ years. Again, my sincere sympathy.
Holly Apple-Jackson
December 27, 2011
Becky, Janine and family...I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. You are all in my prayers. God Bess.
Janice Smith-Cremeans
December 27, 2011
To the Goodell Family, you're in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you.
Jill Beal
December 27, 2011
Sweet man! My thoughts n prayers go out to his sweet wife n family. May the God of all comfort sustain you.
Elizabeth Dabrowski
December 27, 2011
So sorry for your lose my prayers and thoughts are with all of you. God bless you and your family. Elizabeth and Patrick Dabrowski and family.
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