John J. Goeders, Jr.
July 27, 2013
John Julius Goeders, Jr., 90, was born September 14, 1922, in Cylinder, Iowa, the son of John and Margaret (Kliegl) Goeders, Sr. He passed away peacefully Saturday, July 27, 2013, at the Gardens in Des Moines.
John proudly served his country in the Air Force during World War II. He was the Inventor and Founder of True Pitch, Inc., an Altoona founded company in 1970. Above all else, John was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who enjoyed time spent with his family.
John is survived by his children, Sharon (Michael) Kouri, Leslie Goodwin, Dennis (Patty) Goeders, Mary “Toni” (Joseph) Pane, and Jon J. Goeders; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Chapman; other loving relatives; and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Phyllis Arlene Goeders, seven siblings, and his parents.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, August 2, 2013, at Ss. John and Paul Catholic Church, 1401 1st Avenue South in Altoona, with a prayer service to begin at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 3, 2013, at the church, with burial to follow at Altoona Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Ss. John and Paul Catholic Church in loving memory of John.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
George Kliegl
08/01/2013
Family of John, We are unable to attend the services for John. Please accept our condolence. George and Evelyn Kliegl
1507 Broadway Emmetsburg, iowa 50536
Pam Freeman
07/30/2013
Dear Sharon and Family:
So sorry to hear about your father but it sounds like he lived a very full and long life. What a blessing to have such a large family! I will be thinking of you and keep you and your family in my prayers.
Pam