Richard G. Goodwin

Richard G. Goodwin (74) known to some as Elricogrande, Bigrick, Peepo, Rick, and Dad; passed away in the comfort of his home on February 14, 2023. Born August 2, 1948 to Harry and Lucille Goodwin in Racine Wisconsin. He attended Anderson University where he graduated in 1971. After college he moved to Champaign IL, then relocated to Peoria IL, where he met his wife Connie. Together they moved their family to Bourbonnais in 1988 where they have resided since. He was a youth group leader, adopted father, mentor to some and a friend to more than can be named. A devoted, loving husband, and a proud, supportive dad. He had a quiet, modest demeanor and led by example, as well as a dry sense of humor and lightheartedness that everyone loved. He was an attempted boxer who was too flat footed to make it in the army. An avid reader and sports fanatic, who loved reading, watching jeopardy, and watching his kids and grandkids grow. He always worked hard to provide for his family. Family vacations were generally found to be in cities with ballparks throughout the country. He loved all things Packers, Cubs, Bucks, and college sports and managed to follow them all, even while working 51 years as a paint expert and manager. Rick was known through the community for his knowledge in the wall-covering industry while managing M.A.B Paints which is now Sherwin Williams in Bradley, IL. He was preceded in death by parents (Harry and Lucille Goodwin), infant sister Joan Ann, his father and mother-in-law (LeRoy and Delores Neilson). He is survived by his wife Connie Goodwin, children, David (Lindsey) Goodwin of Bourbonnais IL, Patrick (Rikki) Goodwin of Raleigh NC, Craig Goodwin of Bourbonnais IL, Michael Goodwin (Ashley Chaput) of Bourbonnais IL, and four grandchildren. Jackson 15, Jace 11, Rui 3, and Ryleigh 3 all of Bourbonnais IL. A visitation will be on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Jensen Memorial Chapel in Kankakee IL from 4pm-6:30pm. Memorials can be made to the leukemia foundation or the family’s wishes.