Robert "Rusty" Goan

Robert "Rusty" Goan obituary

Robert "Rusty" Goan

Robert Goan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sunset Funeral & Cremation Services and Cemetery - North Olmsted on Sep. 2, 2025.
Robert "Rusty" Goan, 76, of North Olmsted, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025. Born in Newport, Tennessee, on February 19, 1949, Rusty was the cherished son of the late Nora and John Manning. Rusty was the beloved husband of 51 years to Linda Goan, with whom he shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and adventure. He was a devoted father to Kimberly Goan and the late Rodney Goan, and a proud uncle to many nieces and nephews who will remember his warmth, humor, and generous spirit. He was preceded in death by his siblings Carroll "Sunny" Larry and Terry Manning, whose memories he carried with him always. Rusty had a deep love for travel, and his heart remained tied to his Tennessee roots. He often returned to the hills and hometown that shaped him, finding comfort in familiar landscapes and cherished memories. In lieu of flowers the family kindly asks that you donate to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital. https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?&sc_dcm=58700008795904289&sc_cid=kwp&sc_cat=b&&&&&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21824713177&gbraid=0AAAAADuyZN7Qr8ixDzZBbIFYyUTnPYzdo&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzLfSurq6jwMV3zrUAR3W_A99EAAYASAAEgIQbvD_BwE Visitation will be held on Friday, September 5th, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Sunset Chapel, 6245 Columbia Rd, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070. A funeral service will follow immediately after the visitation at 6:00 PM at Sunset Chapel.

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Sunset Funeral & Cremation Services and Cemetery - North Olmsted

6245 Columbia Road P.O. Box 438 & 729, North Olmsted, OH 44070

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