Alfred enjoyed watching TV, playing with his Lego’s, and spending time with family. He lived over 10 years at Grace Home, he loved the staff and friends he made there. He also loved time spent at First Baptist Church in Marshall and the friends he made there. The best part was going to his sister’s for Sunday afternoon dinner and family time.
He is survived by his sisters, Paula Riegle, Sue (Douglas) Reed, Marshall, MI; Ruth Goodrich, Marshall, MI; and Myra Goodrich, Albion, MI; nieces and nephews; Keith B. Riegle, Krista Shields, Douglas (Rose) Reed, Jr., Angela Johnson, and Stacy Denney-Gray; as well as, several great - nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.
Alfred is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Rallo Goodrich and Merlah Goodrich; brother, Kenneth Robert Goodrich; brother-in-law, Keith Richard Riegle; nieces, Melissa Riegle and Nancy Reed; and great-nephew, Kaleb Weitzel.
A Memorial Service will be held for Alfred on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 at the Eckford Community Center in the Village of Eckford, at 12:00 PM, located at 99 Maple Street, Homer, MI, 49245. The family will be holding a light luncheon to share food and memories of Alfred. He will be laid to rest at West Eckford Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorials be made in Alfred's name to Autism Speaks - Attn: Donations Processing Center, P.O. Box 37148, Boone, IA 50037 and Special Olympics - Attn: Web Gifts, 2600 Virginia Ave NW, 11th Floor, Washington D. C. 20037.
