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Gary Lee Goodwater
Gary Lee Goodwater
Cedar Rapids
Gary Lee Goodwater, 68, passed away October 18, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Gary is survived by his daughter, Amy Klepach; mother, Lytle Goodwater; grandchildren, Julian, Christopher, and Kaileen Klepach; great- grandson, Ja’Kai Klepach; siblings, John Goodwater, Karen (Dana Lewis) Slinguff, Donald Goodwater, Jr.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Goodwater and two infant siblings, Tommy, and Teri Lynn.
Gary was a good man. He would do anything for anyone and loved his dog, Buster. He will be greatly missed.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries.
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