Richard Harry Goodenough

Richard Harry Goodenough, age 88 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on August 4, 2021.  He was born on September 8, 1932, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Vern Goodenough and Gladys McNutt.

Richard attended Middleville High School.  He worked for Bliss for 10 years and then Ketchum's Machine Shop in Freeport, where he retired.  Richard proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War.  On June 16, 1962, he married Betty Snore, and they enjoyed 59 years together.

Richard was an avid fisherman and hunter.  He enjoyed traveling to Arizona, going to the casino, mowing the lawn, and making people laugh.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Betty (Snore) Goodenough, his father Vern Goodenough, mother Gladys Matteson, brother Vern Jr. Goodenough, sister Wilma Gosneigh, stepdad Bob Matteson, and daughter Vicky Rutzebeck.

He is survived by his, sons Steve (Vonda) Goodenough of Hastings, Michigan, Don Goodenough of Hastings, Michigan, Mike (Gayelynn) Goodenough of Hastings, Michigan, daughter Sandy (Mark) Bowen, son Dan (Cheryl) Goodenough, grandsons Aaron (Laura) Hartman, Andy Goodenough, Casey (Jessica) Goodenough, Stuart Goodenough, Hunter Tyner, Brandon Sanders, granddaughters Britney (Bretton) Curtis, Krista (Brandon) Shoemaker, Karley (Chase) Williams, Lacey Sanders, sister Dorothy Roussel, and many great-grandchildren.

A combined service along with Richard's wife, Betty Goodenough, who passed away July 31, 2021 is planned.  It will be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/GirrbachFuneralHome .  Visitation will be Friday, August 6 at Noon with a service to follow at 1:00 PM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, Michigan 49058. Interment at Rutland Charter Township Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the Elks Lodge. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .