Joseph Douglas Goodwin

Joseph Douglas Goodwin obituary, Winsted, MN

Joseph Douglas Goodwin

Joseph Goodwin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chilson Funeral Chapel - Winsted on May 2, 2025.

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Joseph Douglas Goodwin, age 17 Journeyed to the Spirit World on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was born on December 1, 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Collin Goodwin Sr., and Lydia Rodriguez.
Joey enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. Laughing, Joking, and enjoying life. A reliable and loving brother, his smile mixed with a beaming personality always lit up the
room. Joey attended school at Augsburg Fairview Academy, where he was known for impeccable achievements, intelligence and outstanding character. His interests included exceeding at Mathematics and Science. An avid gamer with a passion for Art, while being extremely technologically savvy. Out of all his relationships, Joey took pride in being a big brother to his sister, Adriana.
Everyone referred him as the "Gentle Giant" while having to be the funniest guy in the room. He will be forever missed by those lives he has touched.
Survived by his mother: Lydia Rodriguez; grandma: Adeline Wind; great grandma: Ruth Thompson; grandpa: K. Todd Rodriguez; aunt: Stephanie Rodriguez; brothers: Collin Goodwin Jr., Christian Goodwin, Alexander Skinaway Sr., Landry Goodwin II and K. Todd Rodriguez II; sisters: Jaycia Littleowl, Jaylyn Goodwin and Adriana Goodwin; and many other relatives that loved him.
Preceded in death by his father: Collin Goodwin Sr.; uncle: K Todd Rodriguez II "Tito"; great grandma: Ruth Ross; great grandpa: Jose Rodriguez; grandma: Sandrea Mason; uncle: Francis "Cowboy" Wind; sister: Deja Goodwin; brother: Roland Littleowl.

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