Roger G. Gould, age, 52 an Ames resident died Saturday, Apr. 26 at his home. A visitation will be 4:00 -- 7:00 PM Tuesday, Apr 29, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care 414 Lincoln Way Ames, with a 11:00 AM Wednesday April 30, Celebration of Life Funeral Service at Calvary United Methodist Church in Ames.
Roger Galen Gould was born Apr. 29, 1955 in Estherville, Iowa the son of Galen and Vivian (Smith) Gould. He graduated from Emmetsburg High School in 1973 and Iowa State University in 1990 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He married Cindy Thiel on December 29, 1974 in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Roger and his family lived in Ames since 1986. Roger was employed by the Iowa Department of Transportation. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed ISU athletics, especially wrestling and football. He also enjoyed being outdoors doing yard work, carpentry and cruising.
Roger is survived by his wife, Cindy of Ames, sons and daughters-in-law Shawn (Kristen) Gould of Eureka, CA; Brian and (Julie) Gould of Council Bluffs, IA; mother , Vivian Gould of Emmetsburg, IA; sister Jan Gould of Portland, OR; brother Don Gould of Woodburn, OR.
Roger was preceded in death by his father, Galen Gould and a nephew Troy Gould.
Memorials may be directed to Iowa ALS Chapter 6165 NW 86th St. Suite 205 Johnston, Iowa 50131 or Israel Family Hospice House Mary Greeley Foundation 1111 Duff Ave Ames, Iowa 50010.
Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family with arrangements.
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