Rodney M. Goeden

Rodney M. Goeden, age 89, of Dane died October 29,2025, at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born February 26,1936 to Joe and Bertilla (Breunig) Goeden. Rodney married Louise Ziegler on March 5,1957 at St. Peter’s in Ashton.

Rodney worked in the Dane County Sheriff’s department for over 30 years until his retirement in 1994. He also was a lifelong farmer. He enjoyed playing cards and board games, working in his yard and garden, and watching the Brewers, Badgers, and Packers. He loved to travel with Louise, and they visited all fifty states and several countries in Europe.

Rodney is survived by his daughter, Sharon Roberson, and two sons, Richard (Milissa) and David (Kathy); eight grandchildren, Craig (Ashley), Cory, Emily, Elizabeth, Duncan, Hamish, David, and Owen; and two great grandchildren, Amara and Jace. He is survived by his sister, Mary Jo. He is preceded in death by his wife Louise; two sons, Gary, and Robert; and two brothers, Donald and Michael.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 209 South St., Waunakee, WI. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place in the St. John’s church cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made in Rodney’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) or a charity of your choice.

Please share your memories of Rodney by posting in his Guestbook.

Winn Cress Funeral Service

5785 Hwy Q

Waunakee, WI