Jerry Lee Goodman was born on December 14, 1941 and grew up on the family farm west of Naper, NE. Jerry was one of eight children born to William and Dottie (Green) Goodman.

He graduated from Naper High School in 1960. He worked on the family farm until he was united in marriage to Janet Koenig on November 10, 1962. They lived in Naper, Witten and then made their forever home in Fairfax SD where they raised six children.

Jerry loved his family and his community and he proved this by being on many boards such as the Rural Water and Fairfax Township. He was an active member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed his morning 'therapy' (playing cards) He was always ready for a game of cards and a cup of coffee (or a root beer float).

Jerry enjoyed all of his family. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, uncle, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa and friend. Everyone knew they could call him at any time and he would drop everything and be there for them. He attended many activities supporting his kids, grandkids and great grandkids. His smile, devotion and sense of humor will be greatly missed. As will the tractor rides, the lawn mower rides, making ice cream cones and 'likes that there'.

Jerry sadly passed on April 23, 2023 at the Burke Community Hospital at the age of 81.

Those left to cherish his memory; wife Janet; children; Jeannie (Derek) Williams, Julie (Rick) Walth, Jolene (LaRon) Herr, Jeanette (Qaisar) Manzoor, Jeffrey Goodman and Jessica (Ben) Wilbur. Grandchildren Zachary (Camie) Williams, Nathan (Jenna) Williams, Sabrina (Gene) Sarniak, Rylan Walth, Brandi (Randall) Lihs, Justin Walth, Kacen Walth, Alearah Walth, Ariah Walth, Sheldon Herr, Erika Herr, Alexa Herr, Gabe Manzoor, Cole Goodman, Ashley Goodman, Dawson Wilbur. Great-grandchildren Fable Williams; Malachi, Hannah, Faith, Elijah, Ezekiel and Josiah Sarniak; Zaden Walth; Emery, Bristol, Sawyer and Royce Lihs. Sister Donna (Ron) Tompt, sister-in-law Fern Goodman. Sisters-in-law JoAnn Heimes, Bonnie Koenig, Brothers-in-law Ronnie (Nila) Koenig and Randy Koenig and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and parents-in-law Edwin & Philomena Koenig; sisters Reba Martin, June Hovey, Opal Chapin; brothers Roy, Billy and Donnie and granddaughter Stephanie Walth. Brothers-in-law Hank Martin, Howard Hovey, Don Chapin; Sisters-in-law Sara Goodman, Udona Goodman and Letha Goodman.

Funeral services for Jerry Goodman, age 81, of Bonesteel, SD will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 10:30 A.M. at St Anthony's Catholic Church in Fairfax, SD. Burial will be in the St Anthony's Cemetery, Fairfax. There will be a Rosary on Thursday at 7:00 PM at the church. Visitation will be one hour prior to both services at the Church.