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Carlton Goodrich

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Carlton Goodrich

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19 Apr 2007 (aged 86)
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Kiel, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA Add to Map
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Carlton "Cully" Fredrick Goodrich

Carlton "Cully" Goodrich, 86 of N6474 Harrison Rd. Hilbert, formerly of Kiel WI., died at his home peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday morning, April 19, 2007.

He was born January 22, 1921 in Milwaukee, WI. At the age of two he moved to New York with his family and at the age of 12 moved to Kiel. He was the son of the late Jesse and Elsie (Goeres) Goodrich.

They were members of the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and Cully was a graduate of Kiel High School in 1939.

Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country in the South Pacific on the USS St. Louis from 1941 to 1945. His ribbons and metals include: The Asiatic Pacific Campaign w/ a silver and 2 bronze stars, American Campaign, Philippine Campaign w/ one bronze star, WWII Good Conduct, Ruptured Duck Pin, WWII Victory Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Combat Action Medal.

When discharged from the Navy he attended Ripon College for 3 years where he served as a counselor at Badger Boys State. He then attended Lakeland College for 2 years where he was a member of the Zeta Chi Fraternity. Throughout his years at Ripon he was a member of the varsity football teams. He graduated from college with a degree in teaching and coaching, receiving a Bachelor of Science. Following his college football successes he continued his football career playing semi-professional football from 1949-1951 with the Sheboygan Red Wings.

He was united in marriage to the former Marilyn Emma Klaeser on December 26th, 1951at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel, WI. They recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Cully and Marilyn resided in Kiel most of their married life.

After college, Cully taught school and coached sports in Arena for 1 year, 2 years in Wausaukee, 3 in Crandon, 2 in Weyauwega, and then returned to Kiel in 1961 where he taught at St. Peter and Paul Catholic School, Kiel Middle School, and finally at Kiel High School where he retired in 1983. During his career Cully coached basketball, baseball, track, started the Kiel wrestling program, and was the Kiel Pool Director, Director of the Kiel Summer Swim Programs and a Pioneer of the Drug Abuse Program. He also coached his love, football, even into his retirement. In total Cully played and coached for over 50 years. Earl Mathes and he were the first inductees' into the Kiel Football Athletic Associations Hall of Fame in 2003.

He continued his education with scholarships in education by attending summer school at the University of Superior, Milwaukee, Minnesota and San Diego.

Cully's other awards and accomplishments include: Red Cross Volunteer as well as being on the Board of Directors, he taught first aid and received the Clara Barton Award. He was on the Board of Directors for the Kiel Fish and Game Club, Vice Commander and Commander of the Kiel VFW Post 6707, Board of Directors for the Kiel Historical Society, served for the Kiel Education Association President where he received the Cub Scout Award for leadership and outstanding services. Cully was one of the first Kiel Eagle Scouts, was a First Lieutenant of the Kiel Reserve police, and recognized by the Kiel Kiwanis as Citizen of the year Award in 1988.

Cully along with his wife Marilyn began St. Vincent De Paul Store in 1986, and followed that with St Vinnies Pantry and the Christmas Cheer Program. He served as president of the St. Vincent De Paul Society.

Cully's hobbies included his grandchildren, fishing, hunting, gardening, playing cards and the Green Bay Packers.

He is survived by his wife Marilyn Klaeser Goodrich of Hilbert and 6 children, 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Sandra Weborg and her husband Lyle of Menasha and their children Ryann Goodrich and his fiancé Kelly Pingel both of Chilton, Kris Weborg and Carly of Menasha and Great Grandson Andrew, Carla Lehman her husband Mike of McPherson, KS and their children Abbey of Costa Mesa, CA and Cason of Clermont, FL; Pamela Goodrich of Jacksonville FL; Rick Goodrich and his wife Vicki and their children Alex and Samantha of Hilbert; Thomas Goodrich and his wife Colleen of Porterfield and his daughter Nicole of Milwaukee; Steven "Reno" Goodrich and his wife Laurie and their children Cortnie and Amanda all of Neenah. His is also survived by four brothers. Joe and Marge Goodrich, Orlando Fl., Delano "Bill" and Diane Goodrich Orlando Fl., Godfrey and his special friend Fran of West Palm Beach Fl, Leonard "Goocher" Goodrich and his special friend Betty Schneider of Green Bay, Sister in law, Barbara Goodrich; Family friend Lois Hartenberger, and Fred Klaeser, Brother- in- Law. There are also many nieces, nephews and many friends.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter and Gilbert "Warpy" Goodrich, and his only sister Betty Goodrich Derozier and her husband Lee.

Funeral mass for Carlton will be held at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 413 Fremont St., Kiel with Rev. Loren Nys S.D.S. officiating. Friends may call at the CHURCH on Saturday from 5:30 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name. Cully's family would like to thank all the caregivers, friends and family for their help and concern in his time of need.
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Carlton "Cully" Fredrick Goodrich

Carlton "Cully" Goodrich, 86 of N6474 Harrison Rd. Hilbert, formerly of Kiel WI., died at his home peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday morning, April 19, 2007.

He was born January 22, 1921 in Milwaukee, WI. At the age of two he moved to New York with his family and at the age of 12 moved to Kiel. He was the son of the late Jesse and Elsie (Goeres) Goodrich.

They were members of the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and Cully was a graduate of Kiel High School in 1939.

Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country in the South Pacific on the USS St. Louis from 1941 to 1945. His ribbons and metals include: The Asiatic Pacific Campaign w/ a silver and 2 bronze stars, American Campaign, Philippine Campaign w/ one bronze star, WWII Good Conduct, Ruptured Duck Pin, WWII Victory Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Combat Action Medal.

When discharged from the Navy he attended Ripon College for 3 years where he served as a counselor at Badger Boys State. He then attended Lakeland College for 2 years where he was a member of the Zeta Chi Fraternity. Throughout his years at Ripon he was a member of the varsity football teams. He graduated from college with a degree in teaching and coaching, receiving a Bachelor of Science. Following his college football successes he continued his football career playing semi-professional football from 1949-1951 with the Sheboygan Red Wings.

He was united in marriage to the former Marilyn Emma Klaeser on December 26th, 1951at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel, WI. They recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Cully and Marilyn resided in Kiel most of their married life.

After college, Cully taught school and coached sports in Arena for 1 year, 2 years in Wausaukee, 3 in Crandon, 2 in Weyauwega, and then returned to Kiel in 1961 where he taught at St. Peter and Paul Catholic School, Kiel Middle School, and finally at Kiel High School where he retired in 1983. During his career Cully coached basketball, baseball, track, started the Kiel wrestling program, and was the Kiel Pool Director, Director of the Kiel Summer Swim Programs and a Pioneer of the Drug Abuse Program. He also coached his love, football, even into his retirement. In total Cully played and coached for over 50 years. Earl Mathes and he were the first inductees' into the Kiel Football Athletic Associations Hall of Fame in 2003.

He continued his education with scholarships in education by attending summer school at the University of Superior, Milwaukee, Minnesota and San Diego.

Cully's other awards and accomplishments include: Red Cross Volunteer as well as being on the Board of Directors, he taught first aid and received the Clara Barton Award. He was on the Board of Directors for the Kiel Fish and Game Club, Vice Commander and Commander of the Kiel VFW Post 6707, Board of Directors for the Kiel Historical Society, served for the Kiel Education Association President where he received the Cub Scout Award for leadership and outstanding services. Cully was one of the first Kiel Eagle Scouts, was a First Lieutenant of the Kiel Reserve police, and recognized by the Kiel Kiwanis as Citizen of the year Award in 1988.

Cully along with his wife Marilyn began St. Vincent De Paul Store in 1986, and followed that with St Vinnies Pantry and the Christmas Cheer Program. He served as president of the St. Vincent De Paul Society.

Cully's hobbies included his grandchildren, fishing, hunting, gardening, playing cards and the Green Bay Packers.

He is survived by his wife Marilyn Klaeser Goodrich of Hilbert and 6 children, 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Sandra Weborg and her husband Lyle of Menasha and their children Ryann Goodrich and his fiancé Kelly Pingel both of Chilton, Kris Weborg and Carly of Menasha and Great Grandson Andrew, Carla Lehman her husband Mike of McPherson, KS and their children Abbey of Costa Mesa, CA and Cason of Clermont, FL; Pamela Goodrich of Jacksonville FL; Rick Goodrich and his wife Vicki and their children Alex and Samantha of Hilbert; Thomas Goodrich and his wife Colleen of Porterfield and his daughter Nicole of Milwaukee; Steven "Reno" Goodrich and his wife Laurie and their children Cortnie and Amanda all of Neenah. His is also survived by four brothers. Joe and Marge Goodrich, Orlando Fl., Delano "Bill" and Diane Goodrich Orlando Fl., Godfrey and his special friend Fran of West Palm Beach Fl, Leonard "Goocher" Goodrich and his special friend Betty Schneider of Green Bay, Sister in law, Barbara Goodrich; Family friend Lois Hartenberger, and Fred Klaeser, Brother- in- Law. There are also many nieces, nephews and many friends.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter and Gilbert "Warpy" Goodrich, and his only sister Betty Goodrich Derozier and her husband Lee.

Funeral mass for Carlton will be held at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 413 Fremont St., Kiel with Rev. Loren Nys S.D.S. officiating. Friends may call at the CHURCH on Saturday from 5:30 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name. Cully's family would like to thank all the caregivers, friends and family for their help and concern in his time of need.
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