Fred C. Good

Fred Calvin Good passed away October 15, 2025, at the age of 101. He was born August 27, 1924, to George Lewis Good, and Dora Leota (Haines) Good in York Township, Van Wert County, Ohio.

He was the youngest of 5 children and was raised on a diversified livestock farm where they raised Shorthorn cattle, hogs, sheep, and horses, near Van Wert Ohio.

He graduated from York High School in 1942. Through his school years, he played basketball and baseball and was active in 4H and FFA. He attended Ohio State University, while there he won the Little International Beef Showmanship contest.

After that, he worked as a cattle herdsman and showman for several farm operations in Ohio, Illinois and Mississippi. He would fit and show cattle, riding with them in boxcars to major shows.

He married Judith LuVerne Swick in 1949, in Convoy, Ohio and they were blessed with 75 wonderful years of marriage, teamwork, and partnership. Their journey followed his jobs to Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, back to Ohio, and then settled in Michigan.

In 1958, they bought a farm in Charlotte, Michigan where they owned and operated Good Angus Farm for 55 years. They raised and showed registered Angus cattle at many local, state, and national shows. Throughout his life, Fred mentored many new cattle producers to help them improve and grow their business.

He established the annual Dawson – Good Club Calf sale in early 1970s, later to be Good and Associates; which combined, ran for over 40 years.

Fred and Judy were incredible supporters of 4-H. He was a beef leader for 40 years and also served as the livestock judging team coach and beef superintendent for Eaton Co. The current cattle show pavilion at the Eaton Co. Fairgrounds, donated by them, is an example of their commitment. During this time, he also was asked to judge at many livestock shows and fairs. They have continually supported the livestock auction at the 4-H youth fair with his last purchase being a lamb this year, 2025.

He was a lifetime member of Michigan Angus Association and Michigan Simmental Association. He served as President of the Michigan Angus Association for 2 terms, and received the Heritage award in recognition of his service to the promotion of the Angus breed. In the 1970’s and 80’s he was a Livestock Market News Reporter for the State of Michigan. He also served on the Federal Land Bank Board for 10 years.

Fred had a rock-solid faith in God and felt the most important thing in life is your relationship to Almighty God. He was a devoted member of the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church, Methodist men’s group, and served as a trustee in the church.

His desire for others to know the loving salvation of his savior was great. He was a member of Gideon’s international for over 50 years… of which he was church assignment secretary for many years. Everywhere he went, from college campuses to airports to the hospital to his last home, Island City Assisted Living in Eaton Rapids, Fred would hand out a Gideon testament saying “here is a road map for life, would be good to read it through”.

He believed that generosity is a way to share our blessings with other fellow human beings. Ever since the 60’s, he made frequent donations to the Red Cross, donating many gallons of blood during his life. Many know that even though he could not walk in his recent years, he would still raise donation money for the annual CROP Hunger Walk.

His friends and family will always remember him as a man of faith, integrity, character, and steadfastness.

He is survived by his children Dennis (Leah) Good of Charlotte, David Good of Phoenix, AZ, Mary Beth Good of Berrien Springs, and Kevin (Kammie) Good of Parker, CO. He is also survived by grandchildren, Elissa (Chris) Mullinix, Heather (Trent) Clemen, Chelsea (Chad Tenpenny) Good, Sam (Shaina) Good, Devin (Sabrina) Good, Nathan (Koban) Good, Derek Good, and Kelton (Cheyenne) Good. Also is survived by sister- in- law Jean Covert of Ohio.

Also surviving are great-grandchildren, Mason, Kinsley and Cameron Mullinix, Blake, Brady and Becklyn Clemen, Madelyn and Jackson Good, Della and Tessa Good, Calvin Good.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Judith Good, brothers Byron, Paul, and Don Good and sister Elizabeth Owsley.

Funeral services will be held on Monday October 27, 2025, at 11 A.M. at the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church with Pastor John Messner officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 26th from 2 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Maple Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are welcome at Gideons International or Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church.