David R. Gooch Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to David R. Gooch (Newton, Iowa), born in Grinnell, Iowa, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. David left this world on February 7, 2026 at the age of 96, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Loyal O. Gooch and Thelma G. Gooch (Davenport); his wife Joan Kay Lister; and his siblings, Junior, Dennis Gooch (Marilyn) and Patty Schmidt (Walter).
He is survived by: his children, Kimberly Gooch (Erick Apland), Kathleen Zehr (Brad McCall) and Khris Gooch (Suzanne); and his brother-in-law David Lister (Gwen).
Memorials may be designated in David's name to the First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or the Friends of Iowa Public Television Foundation and may be left at the church or at Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home.
