Dean Goodman Obituary
Dean was born on June 2, 1943, in Stambaugh, MI, to Gerald and Mavis (Johnson) Goodman. Dean married his lifelong companion, Lois Abrahamson, on December 28th, 1960, and together they raised two children.
Dean spent 37 years working as a railroad engineer for the Chicago North Western and Union
Pacific Railroads, a role that suited his dependable nature and strong work ethic. Retiring in
2003, he continued to embrace some of his favorite activities including hunting, motorcycle
riding, and cheering on West Iron County football and basketball teams. He also enjoyed
regularly volunteering at the Iron River Senior Center. He was happiest when surrounded by
family and friends.
Dean is survived by his wife, Lois; his daughter, Debbi Goodman; his brother, Jim Goodman; his
sister-in-law, Elaine Laakaniemi; and daughter-in-law, Dr. Lorene Lindstrom, DVM. He is further
survived by 5 grandchildren: Hannah Goodman, Chelsea (Jon) Kataja, Kylee (Tom) Vitala, Zach
(Melissa, fiance) Goodman, and Dr. Alaxandra Goodman, DVM (Andy Baussum). He is further
survived by 3 great-grandchildren, several nieces, one nephew, and many friends.
Though his earthly journey has ended, his family takes comfort knowing he is at rest and
reunited with those who went before him. Along with his parents, Dean was preceded in death
by his son, Allen Goodman; his sister, Sandy Melchori; his in-laws, Gunnard and Emma
Abrahamson; his sister-in-law, Carol Goodman; and his brother-in-law, Dick Laakaniemi.
A memorial service will take place in late spring/early summer and will be announced.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Dean's name to
ThedaCare Hospice (https://thedacare.org/about-us/giving/donate) or to the Parkinson's
Foundation (https://www.parkinson.org).
Condolences to the family of Dean G. Goodman may be expressed online at
www.nashfuneralhome.net.
The family has entrusted Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.
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