Gordon Gene Goldsmith was born July 3, 1943, to Lloyd and Erna (Niemann) Goldsmith in Seward.
He attended Seward High School, graduating in 1961. He served in the United States Navy from June 1961 - July 1964. On June 17, 1967, Gordon was united in marriage to Janice Teggatz at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa County, Iowa. He worked as an accounts receivable clerk at Southeast Community College in Milford. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards. He enjoyed watching Nebraska sports, especially football. Gordon passed away June 13, 2024, in Seward, at the age of 80.
He is survived by his children, Trenton (Elizabeth) Goldsmith of Lincoln and Tarrah Mueri of Milford; grandchildren, Andrew, Caleb, Timothy, Seth, Luke and Joseph Goldsmith and Kaden Goldsmith and Amara (Josh) Beeken; great-grandchildren, Penny and Carter; sister, Nancy Cooksey of Seward; and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Erna Goldsmith; wife, Janice Goldsmith; and brother, Larry Goldsmith.
Signing of the remembrance book will be Thursday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Volzke Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Friday, June 21, at 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward. Committal, with full military honors, will be at the Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Volzke Funeral Home.
