Richard Allen Goodell age 79, a resident of Danville, CA passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Newton Goodell and Edith Thistle Bundsen, and brothers Raymond and Robert. He is survived by his loving son Scott Goodell of Danville, CA; daughter Teresa McDaniel (Brian) of Millbrook, AL; granddaughter Carolyn Young (Kevin); great-grandchildren Micah, Lillian, and Rebecca of Prattville, AL; Grandson Andrew McDaniel and granddaughters Martha and Maggie McDaniel of Millbrook, AL. Richard worked for Hewlett Packard for 19 years where he renovated the labs including, starting one of the first recycling programs in the Bay Area for HP. After retirement, he became a local handyman in the Danville/San Ramon Area continuing his love to tinker and fix anything. Rich was a sweet, quiet, caring man loved by all who met him.