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Colonel Fred W. Goodenough passed away peacefully on February 11, 2019 in Rixeyville,
Virginia with his loving family by his side. Whether caring for his
beloved family, traveling the world or devoting his life to his country for over
47 years, Fred lived with great passion for his family and his country. His
motto was duty, honor and country. Fred was born on April 17, 1934 in Newburgh,
Orange County, New York and was the son of the late Fred W. Goodenough, Sr and
Anna Marie Kinsley Goodenough. Fred was the beloved husband of Joan Frances
White Goodenough of Warrenton, Virginia and the devoted father of Jeannine Marie
Goodenough Cummings and her husband Ronald Cummings of Hamilton, Virginia,
Kathleen Margaret Goodenough Geneva and her late husband Dr. Edward Geneva of
Haymarket, Virginia and Jannelle Maureen Goodenough Murray and her husband Dr.
Vincent Murray of Rixeyville, Virginia. Fred is survived by his sister Sheila
Marie Minard of Ocala, Florida and several loving nieces and nephews. Fred
played baseball at NFA and was on the famous NFA Football team in 1952 when they
won the coveted Duso League Championship. Fred, also known as Pop-Pop was the
loving grandfather of Margaret Catherine Murray, Caroline Elizabeth Murray,
Alexander White Geneva and Scarlett Gray Geneva. Colonel Fred W. Goodenough
graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York with
the Class of 1958 receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering. He
received his Masters Degree from Indiana State University in Agency Counseling
and attended the University of Pittsburgh, Business School for studies in the
Management Program for Executives. In addition, Fred attended Harvard University
at The Kennedy School of Government studying National Security and the Army War
College culminated his Military Education. Fred had many challenging and
exciting tours of duty as an Infantry Airborne Ranger over the years. His early
assignments were with the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky,
7th Infantry Division in Korea and two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was sent as
an Advisor by President Kennedy to assist in establishing the first Ranger
School at Duc My, Vietnam. He was also presented as a young Captain on the
TV-NBC News -Here and Now with Frank McGee showcasing his work of training the
Vietnamese Rangers in Tactics at their new National Military Academy. Fred
continued his career by serving as an Army Ground Liaison Officer with the 50th
Tactical Fighter Wing at Hahn Air Base in the Hunsruck region of Germany and was
also assigned to the 1st Armored Division as a Brigade Executive Officer.
Additionally, he was the Commander of the 1/46 Mechanized Infantry Battalion at
Erlangen, Germany along with many state side tours throughout his military
career. Colonel Goodenough enjoyed his teaching experience at West Point where
he instructed Tactics and Military History to the cadets. He would tell his
children and grandchildren that teaching at West Point gave him the greatest joy
and was his favorite tour of duty! In Fred’s later career he spent five years
with the Army General Staff and was the Director of the Defense Information
Systems, CMCA organization. His team provided support for the protection of the
United States Secret Service, Presidential Candidates, former Presidents and
Foreign Heads of State including 2 visits to our country by Pope John Paul ll.
Colonel Goodenough received the Silver Star for Gallantry in Action in Vietnam,
the Bronze Star, seven Air Medals, two for valor, the Defense Superior Service
Medal, Legion of Merit, Army Meritorious Medals and two Army Commendation
Medals. As a 40-year resident of the Warrenton community Fred enjoyed traveling,
family holidays and dinners. He could always be seen cheering on his beloved
Alma Mater, West Point-- especially during the ARMY-NAVY football games. He also
enjoyed supporting and attending his children and grandchildren’s many
activities and life events. He was an active member of NARFE and the Sons of the
American Revolution. A Memorial Mass will be held for Colonel Goodenough on
Saturday April 27, 2019 at 12:00 PM at St John The Evangelist Catholic Church,
271 Winchester Street, Warrenton, Virginia. The Goodenough family has invited
everyone to a Reception and Celebration of Life following the Mass at Murray
Hill Farm, 15389 Sheads Mountain Road, Rixeyville,Va 22737.
An inurnment will be held at a later date in the Spring of 2019. In lieu of
flowers please make memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or a charity of your choice.
On-line condolences may be made at 
NFA Class Memorial Page
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