Virgil Goos

Virgil Alvin Goos, 83, the son of Fern E. (Killough) and Joseph Jacob Goos, was born April 29, 1939, at Cowles, Nebraska. He died Jan. 7, 2023, at the Heritage Care Center in Red Cloud, Nebraska.

A lifelong resident of the area, Virgil received his formal education attending and graduating from the Cowles High School. Virgil then began his employment with SealRite Windows in Lincoln. He worked with them from 1956 until 1977. Virgil was united in marriage with Beverly Ann First on June 4, 1961, at the Congregational Church in Red Cloud. This union was blessed with two children, Becky and Randy. In 1977, they returned to Red Cloud where they owned and operated the Stock-Aid Liquor Store for seven years. Virgil was also employed by the Red Cloud schools as a custodian and bus driver. He then worked with his son, Randy, as a carpenter doing residential construction and remodeling.

In his leisure time he enjoyed woodworking, being outdoors and gardening. He was happiest when he was with his family and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Beverly, on July 15, 2017; a brother, Delbert Goos; son-in-law, Leon Lyon; and a niece, JoAnne Howard.

Survivors are his children, Becky Lyon of Alma, Nebraska; his son, Randy Goos of Red Cloud; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and a sister, Kathi Howard of Hastings.

His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday at the Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud with the Rev. Gary Bennett officiating. Interment will be at the Red Cloud Cemetery.

Visitation will be held today (Thursday) and Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to service time at the funeral home.