WINFRED "WINDY" GOOSTREE

Winfred "Windy" Goostree, 94, of Lexington, MO, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Richmond, MO.

He is survived by one son, Mike Goostree and his wife, Maggie of St. Pete Beach, FL; one daughter Sandra Younger and her husband. Greg of Orange Beach, AL; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer Starkebaum, Ciara Younger, Chad Younger, and Austin Wilson; two great- grandchildren, Braylon and Macie Starkebaum also survive.

Windy was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Dorothy Helm Goostree.

Windy was born and raised in Rocky Comfort, MO on February 6, 1922.  He was a highly decorated World War II veteran, which included three bronze star medals for participation in campaigns to include Central Europe, the Ardennes, and Rhineland.   Mr. Goostree owned and operated Goostree Hauling Co. and Mid-States Hauling for the majority of his life.  He also was a founding member of the Missouri Dump Truck Association.   He actively participated in The Loyal Order of the Moose, as a ritual team member.   He was a lifetime member of the VFW and a member of Morning Star Church in O'Fallon, MO.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Shirkey Hospice and Palliative Care.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 16 2016, at the Thurman Funeral Home, Richmond, MO.  Visitation will be Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home, Richmond, MO.   Burial will be with Military Honors provided by the Ray County Veterans at Lexington Memory Gardens Cemetery immediately following funeral services.   On line condolences maybe left on our website www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.