Frank Alvin Goodwin, Sr., age 85, of El Paso, WI died Friday, March 22, 2013 at his home in El Paso.
He was born on February 11, 1928 in White Earth, MN to Frank George and Ida Cecelia (Curtis) Goodwin. In 1950 he married the love of his life, Deloris Engberg. They had four children in their 62 years of marriage. In 1966 they moved to El Paso from North Dakota, and made their permanant home. From 1966 until his employment in El Paso Township, he was a heavy equipment operator. He worked for El Paso Township for 25 years until his retirement in 1996. He continued to work for Wisconsin Ag and other various townships.
He was an avid outdoorsmen. He loved hunting, fishing and camping. He was able to live a dream when he went elk hunting in Colorado and New Mexico with his sons and grandsons. One of Frank's greatest joys was his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, unborn child, and numerous brothers and sisters.
Frank is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Deloris; children Diane (Eric) Makela, Clark (Tammy) Goodwin, Frank (Lila) Goodwin, and Rodney (Nancy) Goodwin; 10 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and siblings.
Frank Alvin Goodwin, Sr., age 85, of El Paso, WI died Friday, March 22, 2013 at his home in El Paso.
He was born on February 11, 1928 in White Earth, MN to Frank George and Ida Cecelia (Curtis) Goodwin. In 1950 he married the love of his life, Deloris Engberg. They had four children in their 62 years of marriage. In 1966 they moved to El Paso from North Dakota, and made their permanant home. From 1966 until his employment in El Paso Township, he was a heavy equipment operator. He worked for El Paso Township for 25 years until his retirement in 1996. He continued to work for Wisconsin Ag and other various townships.
He was an avid outdoorsmen. He loved hunting, fishing and camping. He was able to live a dream when he went elk hunting in Colorado and New Mexico with his sons and grandsons. One of Frank's greatest joys was his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, unborn child, and numerous brothers and sisters.
Frank is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Deloris; children Diane (Eric) Makela, Clark (Tammy) Goodwin, Frank (Lila) Goodwin, and Rodney (Nancy) Goodwin; 10 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and siblings.
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