Don Gooder Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Don Gooder (Cresco, Iowa), who passed away at the age of 86, on September 24, 2019. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Don Gooder to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Niles Gooder and Ruth Gooder (Slifka); his son John Gooder; and his son-in-law Michael Duroe. He is survived by: his wife Rosie of Cresco, Iowa; his son Patrick Gooder (Becky) of Decorah, IA; his grandchildren, Shay Gooder and Chris Gooder (Coletta); his great grandchildren, Adelina, Leo, Judelyn, Dakota Hruska (Bryce) and Michael Gooder (Rachel) of Cresco, IA; his brother Ross "Bill" Gooder of Cresco, IA.; and also, Arietta, Abby Inglis (Dan), Wyatt, John Gooder (Molly), Ella, Gary Gooder (Sara) of Cresco, IA, Sydney Gooder-Hayes, Paxton, Summer, Josie Hrdlicka (Brian), Maelyn, Sierra Gooder, Lee Gooder (Jill) of Cresco, IA, Shelley Marshall (Joe), Zach Gooder (Katie), Autumn and Gay Duroe of Cresco, IA. He is also survived by mother, his grandmother, and two uncles.

Donations may be made in Don's name to the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame.