Larry Gene Goodchild

April 16, 1939 - February 6, 2020

Larry Gene Goodchild, 80, died after a brief illness on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain. He was born on April 16, 1939, in Iron Mountain, son of Helen Gustafson Tappy. He entered the Navy at 17 years of age and served his country from 1956-1960. Larry married the former Harriet Learned, and they made their home here, spending 48 loving years together. She preceded him in death in 2011. Larry worked as a baker for Schinderle’s Bakery, at Eagle Tool, and in most recent years was a cook at Crystal Lake Senior Center. He was a friend to all and felt his most important work was feeding and keeping his family and friends happy. His welcoming presence made wherever he was a natural gathering spot for any holiday, meal, card game or event, whether at his home in town, or home away from home at River’s Bend Campground where he spent the last 25 summers. Though he had many special nieces and nephews, he was a beloved Uncle to all. Larry is survived by two daughters, Shelly (Tony) Nottoli and RoxAnne (Randy) Deneau; 3 grandchildren, Natasha (Robby) Theobald, Jonas and Elliot Nottoli; and 2 great-grandchildren, Addisyn and Jaxsyn Theobald. In addition to his wife, Larry was preceded in death by two brothers, Gerald “Chum” and Don Lee Goodchild, and one sister, Sharon Kuester. Visitation will be on Saturday, February 8 from 9:00 to 10:00 am at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Iron Mountain. Memorial services will follow at 10:00 am at the church. Rev. Geri Hamlen will officiate. Condolences to the family of Larry Goodchild may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.