Bernard James Goedken
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord. He is my oldest sibling and I will dearly miss him. Being the youngest in the family all my siblings did a lot for me, he was there for me,many times, in 4-H, trailrides,even bldg a backyard fence at my home in 2002.I Love you Bennie.
Paul M. Goedken
Grinnell
IA
Ben was one year older than me so I have many together memories, especially in high school. He has helped me in many ways and I will surely miss him. God bless you!
Alice Baker
Eagan
MN
Dear Goedken Family: As close friends of Brad's, we want to extend our most heartfelt sympathy to the entire Goedken family. Although we did not know Ben we knew of his great battle through Brad. We know that being a large family the Goedkens will come together to support each other in these difficult times. May the strength of your faith and the love of your family help you through the difficult days ahead. God Bless the Goedken family.
Kevin and Cindi Kelly
Frederick, Md
MD
Lisa, we were sorry to hear about your dad, your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Ritch, Michele, Avery, Mckenna Mumm
Walford
IA
To Brad and Entire Goedken family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Jim and Kelly Valentine
Jim Valentine
Waxhaw
NC
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Remembering all of the wonderful things you have shared, helps get you through the tough times.
Kerrie Pettit
Solon
IA
Thinking of you and your family.
Joe and Kelly Pond
Walford
IA
Lisa, We are sorry to hear about the passing of your father but we know that with your strong faith and supportive loving family and friends you will get through the difficult days ahead. You and your extended family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bryan and Linda Balog
Fairfax
IA
Lisa, Tom, David, and Sarah, I am so sorry about the death of your father, father-in-law, and grandfather. I am sure you will miss him very much and I hope and pray that your memories of him will give you comfort and peace as time goes on. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Lisa, Thank you for sharing the beautiful video memorial. I was really touched by the pictures and could feel the closeness between your mom and dad and within your family. Those pictures are really a treasure. God bless, Lori
Lori Danker
Cedar Rapids
IA
To the Goedken Family, We send our thoughts and prayers to you at this very difficult time of loss. May you continue to strengthen as a family in the celebration of Ben's life. Your Friends, Andrew and Natalie Hess
Natalie Hess
Cedar Rapids
IA
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Scott Reittinger
Ely
IA
At time like this it is difficult to express our feelings. We are very close to Brad and had the opportunity to meet and spend a few days with Brad's mother and father. We took immediate liking to Ben. He was a easy person to know and one you wanted to become a friend. He was a man of strong character and a wonderful family man. We know that the Lord will take good care of Ben. May he rest in peace with no pain.
Glenn & Melissa Christians
Mount Dora,
FL
Lisa and family, As someone who works with Lisa, I want everyone to know how much she talked about her father, and showed us all the love she had for her father through her sharing of their lives. Cartoons or comics and the laughs they bring to us are important in many people's lives. I believe she said she enjoyed sharing these with her father. Lisa is always thankful for her family's love. She will miss her dad-terribly, and I feel for her and her family. Shirley Russie
Shirley Russie
Cedar Rapids
IA
Lisa and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Deepest sympathy, Penny
Penny Coller
Center Point
IA
Lisa and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. God Bless!
Kristen Keller
Swisher
IA
Lisa and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I will continue my prayers for you and your family during this time. God's Peace, Jen
Jennifer Stoffer
Fairfax
IA
We wish to offer our sympathy to the entire family for the loss of Benny, especially to Sister Laura Connie's classmate. Memories of loved ones fill our hearts so that person is always with us. Being in heaven, and pain free, has to be wonderful.
Lance & Connie Hosch Booth
Dubuque
IA
Janice, I am very sorry for your loss. As a past co-worker,I know you were very close to Ben and will miss him terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you all! Love MCI co-worker Teresa Kuhn
Teresa Kuhn
Vinton
IA
Lisa and family, Sincere condolence for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you in this difficult time. You were obviously blessed by your father. God Bless
Anne Deguc
Cedar Rapids
IA
Dear Janice & family, we send our deepest sympathy with great loss and may God give you strength to carry on and enjoy the memories.
L.Jack & Jan Mendel
LaRue
TX
Dear Sr. Laura, my heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Have comfort in knowing he is in a better place now, and free from his cancer. He sure looked like a wonderful man. May the many warm memories carry you through the difficult days ahead.
Cynthia Gillham
Iowa City
IA
Lisa, Tom, David, and Sarah, We are so sorry for your family's loss. We didn't know Lisa's father, but we can't help but believe that your family was a great source of pride and joy for him. Our prayers are with you.