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William E. Goodsene, 91, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday Sept. 19, 2021, at home with his loving wife by his side. He was born Dec. 31, 1929, in Elkhart to Shirley "Bud" and Beulah (Mitchel) Goodsene. He married Elsie Kiefer on Oct. 1, 1971, in Elkhart. She preceded him in death in April 2000. He married Violet Sailor on Dec. 21, 2001. Surviving are: his wife Violet; two sons, William Edward (Teresa) Goodsene of Knightstown and James Allen Goodsene of Goshen; a sister, Kathryn Jane Cutter of Elkhart; two granddaughters, Lindsay Ann (Jon) Arndt of Green Valley, Arizona, and Jordyn Kathryn Goodsene (Fiancé Michael Shoptaugh) of Indianapolis; and great-grandchildren Clara, Winnie and Leah Arndt, and Maelyn and Samuel Shoptaugh. Also surviving are four step-children Margo Sailor of Florida, Eric (Kathy) Sailor of Fort Wayne, Michael (Bonnie L.) Sailor of Elkhart, Mitchell (Bonnie J.) Sailor of Elkhart and nine step-grandchildren, and seven step-great-grandchildren Bill graduated from Elkhart High School in 1948 and was a Miles Laboratories Scholarship winner and attended the University of Arizona for several years. He began his banking career with First National Bank as a messenger while still in high school in 1947 and returned in 1952 as a full-time employee. He held various positions in the bank including: Assistant Manager of the Bookkeeping Dept, Auditor Manager of Data Processing, Controller and Manager of the Accounting Division. He also served as Secretary for the Board of Directors and Executive Committee for 25 years during his tenure at the bank, retiring in 1990. He was past treasurer of Elcona Country Club and enjoyed curling at the club; also past president of the Elkhart Breakfast Exchange Club and past treasurer of the Elkhart Vintage Auto Club. He was a member of Trinity on Jackson, formerly known as Trinity United Methodist Church and served as past head usher, president of the Board of Trustees and a member of various committees. During his retirement he enjoyed gardening, collecting old cars and having them restored, plus attending various car shows and swap meets. He also enjoyed spending the winter months in Arizona. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 23, at Trinity on Jackson, 2715 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46516 where funeral services will be at noon. Burial will be in the Abbey Mausoleum, Goodsene Private Room No. 1, Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting the Goodsene family. Memorials my be given to Trinity on Jackson Church Foundation or the Parkinson's Foundation. Online condolences made at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com. Published in The Elkhart Truth on Sep. 20, 2021. William Eldon Goodsene BIRTH 31 Dec 1929 Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA DEATH 19 Sep 2021 (aged 91) Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA BURIAL Rose Hill Memorial Park Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, USA MEMORIAL ID 232283857
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