David L. Goodwin

Funeral Director

Owner

Born in Bluffton to Carl and Melba (Moore) Goodwin, Dave is a 1969 graduate of Bluffton High School and a 1980 graduate of Mid-American College of Mortuary Science. 

On November 15, 1980, Dave married Shirley Goodwin and they have three children together, Nicole (Brooks) Morgan of Bluffton, Cassie Goodwin of Bluffton, and Aaron Goodwin, who is recently graduated from Ball State University in Muncie, IN.  Along with their three children, Dave and Shirley have three grandchildren; Jackson, Pierceton, and Alana.

Dave is a member of the First Reformed Church of Bluffton, where he has served as Deacon, Elder, and is currently the Treasurer of the Trustees.  He holds memberships in the Indiana Funeral Director's Association and Indiana Independent Funeral Director's Association, and is also a charter member of the Funeral Ethics Association.

Douglas L. Cale

Funeral Director

Born in Blackford County to Joe and Sue Cale, Doug moved to Wells County in 1970.  He is a 1987 graduate of Bluffton High School and a 1992 graduate of Mid-America School of Mortuary Science.

Following graduation of Mortuary School, Doug served his apprentiship with Klaehn, Fahl, & Melton Funeral Homes in Fort Wayne and obtained his Funeral Director's License in Spring of 1993.  Doug then joined the Goodwin staff in 1996, where he has been since.

Doug married Shannan J. (Shoemaker) in 1990.  He was elected coroner of Wells County for two consecutive terms, from 2000 through 2008.  He currently is serving as the Wells Country Deputy Coroner. 

Doug is a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Indiana Funeral Director's Association, Bluffton Optimist's Club, Indiana State Coroner's Association, PI SIGMA ETA National Mortician's Fraternity, & Michigan Snowmobile Association.  In his spare time, Doug enjoys touring on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle with his wife and snowmobiling in the U.P. of Michigan.

email:  dougGMC@adamswells.com

Mitch Harnish

Funeral Director Intern

Monument Salesman

Mitch is the son of Ron and Lee Ann Harnish of Bluffton and a 2004 graduate of Norwell High School.  While at Norwell, he was a member of the National Honor Society while participating in football, basketball, and baseball.

Mitch graduated from Manchester College in the Spring of 2008, receiving a bachelor's degree in Business Management, along with a minor in Non-profit Organization.  While at Manchester, he was a four year letter winner and two year captain of the football team.  Mitch recently graduated from Ivy Tech Community College with a degree in Mortuary Science and is currently serving as a licensed funeral director intern at Goodwin Memorial Chapel.  Mitch has been employed with the funeral home since 2002.

Mitch and his wife Breana currently reside in Bluffton and attend Life Community Church.  Breana is employed with Bluffton Regional Medical Center and is a senior at the University of Saint Francis, and will obtain her bachelor's degree in nursing later this year.

email:  mitchgmc@adamswells.com

Don Reeves

Funeral Director Assistant

Born and raised in Wells County, Don Reeves is also a 1957 graduate of Bluffton High School.  He is married to Gloria (Harnish) of 45 years, and they have two children, Tony and Chanda (Cooley).  They also have five grandchildren, Nathan, Trey, Tanner, Collena, and Gracie. 

Don was employed with NIPSCO for 40 years, from 1957 to 1997 and since retired.  He is a member of the Bluffton Optimist Club and has been employed with Goodwin’s since 2004.