Ron R. Gooding

Ron R. Gooding, 56, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2009. He was born on May 11, 1953 in Topeka, the son of Alfred P. and Lila C. Beneke Gooding. Ron graduated from Topeka West High School and received a Law Degree from Washburn University. He operated Gooding Law Office and Reality, LLC. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. Ron married Sandy Sterling. They were divorced. Survivors include his parents, one daughter, Brianna Gooding of Topeka, his siblings, Alan Gooding of Lawrence, Sherri (Don) Rokey of Sabetha, Tammi (Pat) Pierce of Topeka, three nieces and two nephews. Ron was preceded in death by one daughter, Ashley Gooding in 1984. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Faith Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Ron will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel where the family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Faith Lutheran Church, 1716 S.W. Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS 66604.