Harlan Goudy

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Harlan Goudy, 87, of Mitchell, SD, died Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Monday, January 23, at St. Wilfrid Catholic Church in Woonsocket, SD, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Mitchell. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

A livestream of the funeral service can be viewed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfP1mx_SfzM

Harlan Clifford Goudy was born January 28, 1935, to Clarence Clifford Goudy and Gertrude Henrietta Clara Fredlake in Forestburg, SD.

Harlan was an avid athlete in baseball and basketball during high school and college, and was a baseball coach. He was a multiple medal winner in Senior Olympics. Harlan loved dancing at Ruskin Park, was an antique car fanatic, and enjoyed South Dakota pheasant hunting.

Harlan married the love of his life, Barbara Jean Hendrick, on December 31, 1960 in Phoenix, AZ. They were happily married for 62 years. Harlan was a loving and caring husband and family man.

Harlan served in the United States Marine Corps. After his honorable discharge, he received his Bachelor of Science Aerospace Engineering from the University of Arizona. He worked for Professional Engineer Mechanical Engineering, and in 1976 he created and operated Goudy Engineering, Inc.

Harlan was a member of the VFW and American Legion.

Harlan is survived by his wife, Barb; sons, Kevin (Dolores) Goudy of Tucson, AZ and Kurt (Heather) Goudy of Newtown, CT; daughter, Shawna Goudy of Tucson, AZ; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and sister, LaWayne (Goudy) Petesch.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Gertrude, and his father and mother-in-law, Bernard and Maxine Hendrick.

In lieu of flowers please donate to a charitable organization of your choice.

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