Neil Charles Goos

Neil Goos, 72, of Glenwood, IA, passed away on July 2, 2017. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 7, 2017 at the Loess Hills Funeral Home in Glenwood. Military Honors and burial will be in the Silver City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2017, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Loess Hills Funeral Home in Glenwood.

In lieu of flowers memorials are directed to the Silver City Library, Glenwood Golf Course or Mills Masquers.

Neil Charles Goos, one of three sons of Marvin Laverne and Ida "Gerry" (Rommel) Goos, was born on September 23, 1944 in Omaha, Nebraska. He graduated from the Malvern High School in1962 and attended the University of Nebraska. Neil served in the Army National Guard from 1965 to 1971. He was employed at the Glenwood Resource Center for 35 years.

Neil and Linda Keith were united in marriage on August 7, 1966. Their marriage was blessed with a son Craig and a daughter Jennifer.

Neil was a member of the First Christian Church in Glenwood and a deacon at Apache Junction Cowboy Church in Arizona. He was a past commander of the American Legion and served on the board at the Glenwood Golf Course.

Neil enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid golfer, fisherman, and pinochle player; He loved to spend free time tinkering in the yard and cheering for his beloved huskers. He was a wonderful husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, Father in law and a good friend to all who knew him.

Neil passed away on July 2, 2017 at the age of 72 years, 9 months, and 9 days. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Neil is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda Goos of Glenwood; son Craig Goos and wife Kerry of Fairfield, CT; daughter Jennifer Rounds and husband Eric of Glenwood, IA; grandchildren Carson Goos, Ryan Goos, Matthew Goos, Allee Rounds, and Jabe Rounds; brothers, Jim Goos and wife Judy; Jeff Goos and wife Diane; Sisters-in-law Nancy Bennett and husband Vaughn, Vanessa Marshall and husband Terry, Marcia Keith and wife Marie Payton; many nieces, nephews and other relatives; and a host of friends.