Donald J. Goodrich age 87 of Menomonie, died Friday March 18, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Red Cedar in Menomonie.

Don was born May 21, 1928 in Menomonie, the son of Donald L. and Marion (Jones) Goodrich.  He graduated from Menomonie High School in 1946 and Ripon College in 1950.  Don served in the U.S. Army Engineers of 7^th Division in Korea from 1951- 1952.  He married Olive M. Brownell July 28, 1951 in Racine, MN.  In 1954 Don graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Mortuary Science.  He returned to Menomonie to join his father, Donald L. Goodrich in the Goodrich Family Funeral and Furniture businesses. Don retired from the funeral business in 1987 and from the furniture business in 1992.

Don was an active member of the community.  He was a member of the Menomonie Lions Club for over 35 years.  A life member of the American Legion and V.F.W.; member of the Menomonie Moose Lodge; member and Past Patron of the Order of Eastern Star; member and past Master of Menomonie Lodge# 164 F & AM; member of Eau Claire Scottish Rite Consistory & Zor Temple Shrine.  He was an active member of First Congregational Church, serving as Moderator and various other boards and committees; served on the Board of Directors of the Bank of Menomonie for over 25 years; served as Secretary of the Menomonie Ambulance Board for over 10 years.

Don is survived by his wife of 64 years, Olive; three daughters, Jane (Scott) Christensen of Wisconsin Dells, Gail (Michael) Tracy of Overland Park, KS, Lynn (Edward) Furey of Eagle, WI; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren; a brother, Jack (Mary) of Fort Collins, a sister, Patricia Christensen of East Wenatchee, WA, several nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday March 23, 2016 at First Congregational Church-UCC in Menomonie with Rev. James “Buck” Firth officiating.  Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Menomonie Veterans Honor Guard.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.

Condolences

1. Ted & Chrissa Statz March 24, 2016, at 3:00pm

   He "stood behind every bed he sold"

2. David McNaughton March 23, 2016, at 10:56am

   Don was such a kind, gentle and generous man. I will long remember our warm friendship and the sly, subtle humor that he regularly slipped into the conversations. He will be missed by our Dragon Milk Gang.

3. Richard and Kathy Earl-Larson March 21, 2016, at 6:37pm

   Dear Olive and family and extended Goodrich Family,

   Our heart-felt sympathy to all of you on the loss of your beloved Don. He was a special man who will be greatly missed, and always remembered. The Jones-Goodrich-Earl connection goes back many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

   With love and sympathy,
   Richard and Kathy Earl-Larson

4. Kitz Cleary March 21, 2016, at 7:48am

   I am so sorry for your loss. Don was a wonderful, active supporter of the UCC. I particularly remember his help at Thursday's Table. His warmth and kindness live beyond him.

5. Kelly Cole March 20, 2016, at 7:02pm

   So sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers your way.

6. Monica Montgomery March 20, 2016, at 6:51pm

   Gail and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you in our thoughts and prayers. Monica

7. Kathleen Brownell March 19, 2016, at 1:03pm

   So very sorry to hear of Uncle Don's passing. He was always so very kind. May he rest in paradise.

8. Robert Mersch March 19, 2016, at 12:54pm

   Many great memories of Don and his father. My sincere sympathy.

9. Geri Ruehl Evans March 19, 2016, at 10:47am

   I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. What a wonderful friend he was to so many, especially all of the Ruehls. Such great memories of special times with the Goodrich family in the community, in the neighborhood, and in our church. Sending you loving thoughts. Geri

10. Paul Zollver March 19, 2016, at 10:29am

    Sincere condolences to the Goodrich family on behalf of all of the Zollvers. Rest in Peace, Don.

11. Tom Brownell March 19, 2016, at 6:04am

    Our deepest sympathies on your loss. May Don rest in peace. Tom & Ann Brownell and family.

12. Clyde E. Smith March 18, 2016, at 4:11pm

    So Sorry to hear of Don's Death. My Prayers and Thoughts go out to ALL to Family.

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