Robert L. Goddard

Sept. 17, 1920 - June 5, 2008
MISHAWAKA - Robert LeRoy Goddard, 87, of Birchwood Drive, Mishawaka, passed away at 11:40 p.m. Thursday, June 5, in the Ironwood Health and Rehabilitation Center, South Bend. He retired from Uniroyal Corporation after several years of service.

Robert was born on September 17, 1920, in South Bend, to the late Glenn and Agnes (Michael) Goddard, and had lived in this area most of his life. On January 1, 1966, in Elkhart, IN, he married the former Rose F. Kiraly, who preceded him in death on March 23, 2007. He was also preceded in death by a son, Gregory K. Wucsina in 1999, and a sister, Ruth Livingood. Surviving Robert are a daughter, Tireney Wucsina of Mishawaka, and a son, Stephen Mark Wucsina of Scottsdale, AZ.

Robert was active at the Battell Community Center, Mishawaka, where he enjoyed playing volley ball. He loved Chicago Cubs baseball, was an avid fisherman and a fan of all Notre Dame sports. Robert loved watching sports, and traveling and spending time in Florida where he loved watching the dolphins play in the ocean. Robert mostly loved his family and pets.

Friends may call from 4 to 6 PM on Monday, June 9, in the Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. in the funeral home. Contributions in memory of Robert L. Goddard may be made to the Humane Society of St. Joseph County, Indiana, Inc., 2506 Grape Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545. To leave the family an online condolence or to share memories with the family, please visit our website at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Jun. 8, 2008.

Sources: Ancestry.com and Legacy.com

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