Goering, Victor R. (1920-2016)

Newton Kansan obituary: 2016 Aug 25

Birth date: 1920 Nov 22

Text of obituary:

VICTOR R. GOERING 1920 TO 2016

Victor R. Goering, 95, passed away Tuesday (Aug. 23, 2016), in North Newton. He was born Nov. 22, 1920, in McPherson County, to Jacob J. and Lydia Zerger Goering, the oldest of seven children. He married Elizabeth Claassen on June 11, 1943, and they recently celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary.

Vic was a lifelong member of Eden Mennonite Church of rural Moundridge. He graduated from Moundridge High School and Bethel College, and later received his Master's Degree from Emporia State University. He was a retired farmer and educator.

Vic served in Civilian Public Service and was also one of the 'seagoing cowboys,' serving on a ship that transported horses to Greece after World War II. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking.

Vic is survived by his wife Elizabeth, son Steven (Stein) and wife Barbara Duerksen of Richland Center, Wisconsin; daughter Rachelle Goering of Petaluma, California; daughter Deb Teitelbaum and husband Howard of Scottsdale, Arizona; son Terence (TR) and wife Kit of Newton; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; sisters Melva Wiebe and Anna Belle Schmucker; and brothers Gilbert, Orville and Stanley. He was preceded in death by his sister Violet Wildeboor.

Visitation with the family will be from 6:30 to 8 p. m. Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, at the Menno Hall Chapel in Kidron Bethel Village, 3001 Ivy Drive, North Newton.

Memorial service will take place at 11 a. m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, at Eden Mennonite Church in rural Moundridge.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial to Mennonite Disaster Service.

Arrangements are being handled by Moundridge Funeral Home.