Phillip Edward Goodrich

Phil was born on September 28, 1944, in Lansing, Michigan, to parents Kathleen Faye and Ernest Peter Goodrich. In his youth, he dedicated himself to Scouting and achieved its highest honor, the rank of Eagle Scout. After earning a business degree from Michigan State University, Phil enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving in Vietnam and the Navy Reserves. He retired as a Senior Chief Petty Officer (E-8) after 28 years of military service.

While working at Carson Pirie Scott & Company in Chicago, IL, Phil met his future wife, Jackie Rasmussen. They married on June 2, 1973, at the Chicago Temple, First United Methodist Church.

Phil worked in manufacturing management at General Electric in Louisville, KY; product distribution management for Hillenbrand Industries in Batesville, IN; and, for many years before his death, as a Certified Environmental Consultant and Project Manager.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Sandra Rae Diver.

Among those who survive him and who gratefully shared in his life are his wife, Jackie Goodrich; daughter Melissa and son-in-law Scott Debbold of Monroe, NC; son Matthew and daughter-in-law Amy Goodrich of Hilliard, OH; grandchildren Lilly Michelle Goodrich, Carson Phillip Debbold, Wyatt David Debbold, and Morgan Rae Debbold; brother Doug (Linda) Goodrich of Grand Ledge, MI; sister Jan (Joe) Chance of Mears, MI; brother-in-law Carl Diver of Bellevue, NE; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Phil was an analytical thinker who was caring and always willing to help family, friends, and neighbors.

He was extremely proud of Melissa and Matthew. His grandchildren, Lilly Michelle, Carson Phillip, Wyatt David, and Morgan Rae, could always put a smile on his face and touched his heart.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am with visitation to follow until 12:00 pm on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Schoedinger Dublin, 5980 Perimeter Drive, Dublin, OH 43017.

Memorial Service available to view through livestream at the following link: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc5MjY4NzE1NjI2NTQwNTQmb25lcm9vbS1hZG1pbiZjb3B5X2xpbms=

Death is not extinguishing the light; it is putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.