MADISON - Darrel J. Goodwin, 85, passed away, Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, Kan.

Darrel Jan Goodwin was born May 26, 1937, in Madison, Wis., the son of Arthur and Mildred (Romare) Goodwin. He graduated from Stoughton High School.

Darrel served in the U.S. Air Force from 1957 to 1966, he was finally stationed at McConnell AFB in Wichita, Kan. He was joined in marriage to Zola Snery in Wichita, Kan., and later divorced. He later married Tina Fleming in Lebo, Kan., which they later divorced. He worked as a baker for many years for Reeble’s in Emporia, Kan.

Darrel will be forever remembered by his two daughters, Sunshine Goodwin of Wichita, Kan., and Catherine (Darrell) Graves of Halstead, Kan.; son, Eric (Stephanie) Goodwin of Kokomo, Ind.; three sisters, Judy (Curtis) Schultz of Watertown, Wis., Jane (Michael) Rodenschmidt of Prairie du Sac, Wis. and Joyce (Skeeter) Fredenburg of Albany, Wis.; nine grandchildren, Koby, Kadynce, Kurtis Goodwin of Kokomo, Ind., Reid Gausman of Lebo, Kan., Cain and Preston Goodwin of Wichita, Kan., three bonus grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Donald and Duane; and a sister, Donna.

A graveside service will be held at PRAIRIE MOUND CEMETERY, Oregon, Wis., at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 26, 2023. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and may be sent in care of Jones VanArsdale Funeral Home, P.O. Box 43, Lebo, Kansas 66856. Online condolences may also be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

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Darrel Jan Goodwin

May 26, 1937 - September 29, 2022

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