Göring, Andreas J. (1867-1943)

Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1943 Mar 16 p. 15

Birth date: 1867 Nov 28

text of obituary:

Andreas Göring, Sohn von Jakob und Katharina Ries Göring, wurde am 28. November 1867 in Kotosufka, Rußland geboren. Er kam mit seinen Eltern in 1874 nach Amerika und siedelte bei Moundridge, Kansas an. Am 2. Oktober 1886 wurde er von Aeltester Jakob Stucky auf das Bekenntnis seines Glaubens getauft und in die Hoffnungsfeld Gemeinde aufgenommen. Am Danksagungstag 1925 schloß er sich der Eden Gemeinde an, deren treues Glied er blieb. Sein Vertrauen war im Herrn und oft waren seine inneren Gefühle mit Gedicht ausgedrückt. Am 3. Dezember 1897 trat er mit Karolina Waltner in den Ehestand. Diese Ehe wurde mit 10 Kindern gesegnet; 3 starben in früher Jugend. Die letzten 3 Jahre konnte er Krankheit wegen die Gottesdienste nicht mehr besuchen. Er entschlief sanft am 24. Februar 1943 und hinterläßt seine Gattin, 4 Söhne, Reinhold, Herman, Menno und Daniel, 3 Töchter, Mathilda, Clara und Ena, 2 Schwiegertöchter, 1 Schwiegersohn, 3 Großkinder, 3 Brüder, 1 Schwester und viele Freunde. Die Begräbnisfeier fand statt den 26. Februar in der Eden Kirche; die Prediger Samuel J. Goering und Walter Gering brachten Worte des Trostes. — N. P. Stucky.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1943 Apr 1 p. 3

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ANDREW J. GOERING

Andrew J. Goering, son of Jacob and Katharine (Ries) Goering, was born Nov. 28, 1867, in Wohlinia, Russia. At the age of seven he migrated with his parents to America, settling near Moundridge, Kans. There he attended the Bible school and also the district school.

He was one of the pioneers and endured many of the hardships encountered by the early settlers.

On October 2, 1886, he was baptized upon the confession of his faith by Elder Jacob Stucky and received into the membership of the Hopfield [sic Hopefield] Church. Later, on thanksgiving day of 1925 he became a member of the Eden church where he remained a faithful member to the end.

On December 3, 1897, he entered the hold [sic] state of matrimony with Carolina Waltner, with whom he shared life's joys and sorrows for 45 years 2 months and 21 days. Seven sons and three daughters were born to this union. Three sons died in early infancy. The departed was a loving father of quiet nature, who admonished his family to walk in the way of the Lord.

About three years ago his health began to fail and he was unable to attend services of the church. He became ill of pneumonia and was bedfast about five days.

He departed quietly early in the morning on February 24, 1943. He attained the age of 75 years, 2 months and 26 days.

The departed lived on the same farm since he was married close to Elyria in Turkey Creek township.

He leaves to mourn his departure his wife; the sons Reinhold, Herman, Menno and Daniel; the daughters Matilda, Clara and Ens, 2 daughters-in-law, one son-in-law, 3 grandchildren; 3 brothers and 1 sister, 4 brothers-in-law and 8 sisters-in-law, many relatives and friends.

He just stepped out and shut the door
     No parting words were said.
And though he's gone and is no more
     It's hard to think he's dead.
If we could life the veil of mist
     That hides our earthly views,
We're sure we'd see him standing there
In the beautiful land anew.

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The Mennonite obituary: 1943 Apr 6 p. 6

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ANDREW J. GOERING, son of Jacob and Katharina Goering, was born November 28, 1867, in Russia, and died February 24, 1943. At seven he migrated with his parents to America. They settled on a farm near Moundridge, which has been his home ever since. In 1886 he was baptized by Elder Jacob Stucky and received into the membership of the Hoffnungsfeld Mennonite Church. In 1925 he became a member of the Eden Church. In 1897 he married Caroline Waltner. he is survived by his wife and the children Reinhold, Herman, Menno, and Daniel, Matilda, Clara, and Ena.