David Allen “Goat” Simpson, the son of R. Dwight and Deona (Johnston) Simpson was born on June 23, 1952 in Algona, Iowa. He passed away on January 16, 2023 in Graettinger, Iowa at the age of 70 years.
Goat attended Algona High School where he wrestled and played football, even qualifying for state wrestling. He graduated in 1971, before working various construction jobs. Goat loved building things for his family, including a chicken coop that Rose adored.
In his free time, he enjoyed doing anything outside, from hunting and fishing to wood working and trapping. Goat loved animals, having many pets of his own. He has always had a dog by his side, even when he took his last breath. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Algona, and the 10 Gauge Club.
Goat is survived by his daughters, Briana Hutchison and Jean Radunz; his grandchildren, Jacqueline, Jacob, Ivy and Nicholas; mother, Deona Simpson; siblings, Judy (Paul) McGrath, Peggy (Andy) Nelson, and John (Merry) Simpson; and sisters-in-law, Marilyn Simpson and Kathy Simpson.
He was preceded in death by his father, R. Dwight Simpson, brothers, Richard and Jim Simpson, partner, Rosemary Hutchison and son-in-law, Jason Radunz.
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