Charles "Pat" Goodman Obituary (1954

Charles Patrick Goodman (Pat), 70, of Clive, Iowa, passed away on January 1, 2025. Born in Marshalltown, Iowa, on July 6, 1954, to Earl and Arvella (Burke) Goodman, he grew up on the family farm in Rhodes, where he developed a deep love for agriculture and hard work. Pat is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Ann (Penningroth) Goodman, originally from Tipton; his daughters, Meg (Daniel) Hewes of Ramstein, Germany, and Rose (Scott) Klingbeil of Des Moines; his cherished grandchildren, Logan, Luke, Jack, and Maggie; his sister Earlene Houlihan; his brother Roger (Ginny) Goodman; and his mother-in-law Rosemary Penningroth. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Arvella Goodman, his brother-in-law Robert Houlihan, and his father-in-law Raymond Penningroth. A graduate of West Marshall High School (Class of 1972) and Iowa State University (Class of 1976), Pat earned a degree in Animal Science. After seven years of farming the family land, he transitioned to the meat industry, with a career that took him to Illinois, Nebraska, Kansas, and Iowa. He retired as a supervisor of meat grading for the United States Department of Agriculture, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and excellence. Beneath his sometimes gruff exterior was a deeply loving and devoted man whose loyalty, care, and generosity touched everyone who knew him. Pat was a lifelong Kansas City Chiefs and Iowa State Cyclone fan, an avid traveler, a backyard chef, master gardener, and a proud dog owner of his beloved K.C. Above all, he was a devoted husband, father, and papa, always putting family first. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ISU Foundation (Meat Science Judging) or the University of Iowa Holden Cancer Center in his honor. His visitation will be held from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 6, 2025, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in State Center. Immediately following his visitation his Mass of Christian Burial service will begin at 10:30 a.m. with Father Secora officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Rhodes, Iowa.