George Robert Goodfleisch
March 20, 1938 — July 7, 2015
George Robert Goodfleisch 77 of Columbus, passed away Tues. July 7, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 20, 1938 in Columbus to the late Robert Goodfleisch and the late Augustina Margaret Bova.
He retired after 23 years for CSX as a Railroad Supervisor and was also owner operator with Fed Ex Ground for 12 years. George was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a graduate of Linden McKinley H.S.
He liked boating, racing, camping and going to Cumberland Lake, Kentucky. Most importantly he enjoyed spending time with his family .
Preceded in death by a brother Michael Hale; parents and grandparents. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carole F. (Kelley) Goodfleisch; children, Bryan (Lynn) Goodfleisch of Ashville, Lisa (Ronald) Myers of Caldwell, Mark (Dawn) Goodfleisch of Galloway, and Karen (Eric) Thompson of Sugar Grove; 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Robert (Pam) Goodfleisch of Dublin, Michael (Bobbie) Goodfleisch of Pickerington, and Jan Hale of Knoxville, TN.; sister Marcy Goodfleisch of Austin, TX; numerous nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. on Thurs. July 9, 2015 in Good Shepherd Community Church, 210 Obetz Rd. Columbus followed by a Service at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Gary Kirk officiating. Interment will follow in Harrison Township Cemetery, So.Bloomfield. Arrangements by Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, Ashville. In lieu of flowers the family request contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Community Church, 210 Obetz Rd. Columbus 43207.