Travis W. Goodin, 41, of Cherry Valley, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010 in Mercy Hospital, Janesville, WI, surrounded by his loving family. Born February 14, 1969 in Waterloo, IA, son of Michael Sr. and Diane (DeLapp) Goodin. Graduate of Belvidere High School, class of 1987. Married Nikki Roland on August 6, 1994 in Grace Lutheran Church, Loves Park. Employed by Chrysler Corp. for 22 years and a member of UAW 1268. Travis was a devoted husband, father, son and brother. He was a gentle, kind man loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Travis enjoyed golf, fishing, and vacationing with his family. He loved the outdoors and his garage and doing most activities with his brother and best friend Aaron. He especially loved beating his dad and brother in horseshoes. He enjoyed watching his daughter Leah perform in the theatre and her sporting events. He shared the love of being an avid Chicago Bears and White Sox fan with his son Luke. He also loved to watch Luke play basketball and baseball. He was a member of Heartland Community Church.Survived by his wife Nikki, daughter Leah "Lilo", and son Luke "Lilo", parents Michael Sr. and Diane Goodin, brothers Michael Jr. (Will) and Aaron (Denice) Goodin, nieces Madison and Miranda; father and mother-in-law Tom and Jenny Roland, Barb Goudy and special uncles, aunts and cousins. Travis had many wonderful friends. If you met him you have a Travis story.Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Carl and Mabel (Francis) DeLapp, Paternal grandparents Harlan and Frances (Stamatiades) Goodin and uncle Darrell DeLapp.

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