Memorial

Chief Petty Officer, Richard Allen Goodall, 78, of Marion, Iowa passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at his home in Marion.  Memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, April 1, 2022, at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories.  Visitation will be held one hour prior, beginning at 9:30 at the chapel.  Inurnment will follow at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors.  

A livestream of the funeral service may be accessed on the funeral home website under the obituary for Richard Allen Goodall, under the video tab starting at 10:30 AM on Friday, April 1st, 2022.

Richard was born on November 22, 1943, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa the son of Richard and Ruby (Hawley) Goodall.  He enlisted in the United States Navy on August 12, 1962, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Richard served in Viet Nam and achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer.  He retired on August 31, 1982, after 20 years of service.  He taught at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and was very active with the New Disciples Church.  Richard married Bea Tucker-Vesely on November 25, 1995 in Cedar Rapids.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.    

Richard is survived by his brother, Phillip (Jean) Goodall of Cedar Rapids, IA; a sister, Lori (William) Zimpfer of Arlington, IA; two step children, Sherri (Jeff) Mahurin of Miami, OK; and David (Brenda) Vesely of Arlington, TX; and many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family members. 

He was preceded by his parents; spouse, Bea; a sister, Katherine Franks; two brothers, Thomas, and Lonnie.