Richard E. "Rick" Goff Jr.

February 7, 1959 - November 11, 2020

WALKERTON – Richard E. “Rick” Goff Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in his home following a lengthy illness. He was born in South Bend on February 7, 1959 to the late Richard E. and Arletta (Long) Goff Sr., and was 61 years-old at the time of his death. He married the love of his life, Janet (Lawton) on July 5, 2002 in Knox and previously worked as a mechanic before his illness. Rick was also a Veteran of the US Navy on the USS LST-910. He had a reputation of being a master jokester and storyteller. He loved NASCAR (especially Joey Logano), and the Cubs and Bears. Most of all Rick cherished his family deeply, especially his grandkids. Rick is survived by: his wife Janet of Walkerton; four daughters Tania (Brad) Nieubuurt of Knox, Bethany Lawton of Walkerton, Rebecca (Josh) Ream of Knox, and Rene (Darrin) Pantle of Walkerton; one son Richard (Amber Hargrove) Goff III of Lakeville; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and one brother Phillip (Shirley) Bukowski of Walkerton. He is preceded in death by one son Joseph Goff. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. The Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel is honored to be entrusted with Rick’s arrangements and care.