Obituary of Donald Goodroad

On March 29, 2023 at 10:11am we lost a very great man. Don will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Don was born August 12, 1937 in Saint Paul, MN and graduated from White Bear Lake High School before joining the Army. 

Don is survived by his wife, best friend and soul mate Karri Goodroad and their Kitties Adam & Eve who miss him greatly. Karri's kids, Kyle, Lyle & Chris (Pam).

Don's kids, Kenny (Dawn), Theresa Waddle (Lonnie), Jerry & Marnee. Grandkids, Josh, Stephen, Bart, Kameron, Korbin & Kimberly. And many Great Grand kids, beloved family, friends & coworkers. 

Don is preceded in death by Mother Rose & Father Earl. Sister Yvonne & Brother Jimmy, Son Bobby and Grandson Timmy. 

Don was an active 85 year old. He was selfless, generous and kind. Don always put his family first. Don was a very successful entrepreneur.  He created many businesses in Minnesota, Florida & Hawaii. Don dedicated his last 5 years to driving bus for 1st Student in White Bear Lake, where he made many friends. Don enjoyed driving around the kids with special needs and all the kids liked Don.