Kenneth James Goossen was born August 3, 1943 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Jacob and Ethel Goossen. He attended Marion high school, graduating in 1961. He attained a B.S. degree from Southern State College in 1967 and a MBA from North Texas State University in 1976.
Kenneth served in the United States Air Force from November 1967 until December 1972. He attained the rank of Captain. While in the Air Force he was a pilot and he flew C141B Starlifters.
Kenneth is survived by his wife of 49 years, Linda; two sons, Terry and Noble; a sister, Elaine Goossen; and brothers, Robert Goossen and Jim Goossen. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Ethel Goossen; and a sister, Shirley Mittan.