Roger Wayne Goodwin Remembered at Bienhoff Funeral Home

Longtime Center resident and U.S. Army veteran to be laid to rest after passing at 77

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:25pm

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The somber yet comforting atmosphere of a small-town funeral home reflects the community's loss of a beloved resident.Center Today

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM for Roger Wayne Goodwin, a 77-year-old lifelong resident of Center, Missouri who passed away on April 10th at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico. Goodwin, who served in the U.S. Army, will be buried in the Center Cemetery following the service at Bienhoff Funeral Home, where visitation will take place earlier that morning.

Why it matters

Goodwin's passing marks the loss of a dedicated community member and military veteran in the small town of Center, where he lived his entire life. His funeral and burial will bring together friends, family, and fellow residents to honor his memory and legacy.

The details

Roger Wayne Goodwin was born on November 16, 1948 in Hannibal, Missouri to Claude and Jessie Daly Goodwin. He married Margaret Ann 'Marty' Booher on January 16, 1971 in Center, and the couple had one son, David Goodwin. Goodwin was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Goodwin Murphy, and his brother, Steven Goodwin. In addition to his wife and son, he is survived by four grandchildren - Kaeli and Tristan Goodwin, and Andrew and Ryan Murphy.

Goodwin passed away at 12:45 AM on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.

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