Richard Frank Goetz

August 14, 1940 - June 14, 2016

A hard-headed, Harley riding, soft-hearted, husband, dad, grandpa, friend, avid sportsman, cancer fighter left this earth. He fought to the very last breath. His last breath was peaceful to him and his family. Richard Frank Goetz (Dick) was born August 14, 1940 in Gary, Indiana to Richard Leo and Evelyn Rae McCudden. His family moved to Provo following a job transfer. Dick graduated from American Fork High School in 1958. He served in the Navy from 1958-62. He married Judy Marie Carter that same year. They later divorced. Together they had Diane, Jodi and Justin. He met and married Susan Taylor and spent the last 40 years loving her. Dick was preceded in death by his loving parents, his sister Darlene, who passed in her youth, and his brother Jerry. Dick is survived by his loving wife Susan and their children, Diane Proctor –Lehi, Jodi (Wayne) Huyboom-Taylorsville, Shelly (Travis) McDade – Pleasant Grove, Chad Nielson – American Fork, Justin Goetz – Springville, Dusti (Kay) Kennelly –Elk Ridge and Robert (Colette) Wheeler –American Fork. A Viewing to honor Dick will be held Saturday, June 18th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at Utah Valley Mortuary, 1966 West 700 North, Lindon, Utah. A very special thank you to Access Home Care and Hospice for their support and kindness during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Dick Goetz. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.uvfuneral.com.