Russell Allen Goodman, 60, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014.

He was born on November 20, 1954 at Sheridan Memorial Hospital to Robert and Norma Louise (Neff) Goodman. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1973. He married Lanna Reinschmidt on March 12, 1983 and they later divorced. He worked at various jobs including construction, Wyoming Sawmills, and was still currently employed with Cloud Peak Energy since 1979.

Russell was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to ride motorcycles, dirtbiking, four wheeling and especially loved riding in the mountains.

Russell was preceded in death by his father, stepson (Jason Obert), grandparents and several aunts and uncles.

He is survived by his mother, from Sheridan, Dr. Matt Goodman, Boston, MA., daughter Kristina Colleen Goodman and granddaughter Aubrey Jade Goodman, Sheridan. Siblings include Jim Goodman, Aurora, CO., Ruth Grevesen (Steve) Greeley, CO., and Cindy Pilch (Tom) Sheridan, WY. His special friend was Terry Jurosek of Gillette, WY.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the donor's choice.

A Celebration of Life will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at Kane Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Lee officiating. A reception will follow in the Kane Reception Hall.

Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com.

Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

SheridanMedia.com - Dec. 22, 2014.