Robert C. Goodwin

Robert C. Goodwin , 71 years old of Bluffton, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Ossian Health & Rehabilitation.

He was born on Friday, November 23, 1945 in Lowell, Massachusetts the son of the late Carson Elithorpe and the late Bertha (Goodwin) Elithorpe.

Bob was an honorably discharged veteran, having served in the United States Navy.

In his younger years, Bob was employed in the construction business. After his retirement, he was employed at Wal Mart and also served as a volunteer at St. Mary's Hospital in Maine.

Surviving are his daughter, Michelle (Randy) Scheumann of Monroeville, IN; daughter, Rachel (Doyle) Reinhard of Bluffton, IN; son, Ethan Goodwin of Fort Wayne, IN; son, Ben (Sarah) Rose of Auburn, IN; daughter, Abby (Daniel) Goodwin of Garrett, IN; and 12 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his biological and adoptive parents.

There will be no visitation or services .

Preferred memorials are to the family in care of the funeral home.