Arthur D. 'Art' Goering
Arthur D. "Art"
Goering, 80, died Wednesday (Sept. 5, 2007) at his residence in North Newton.
He was born on June 28, 1927, near Moundridge to John B. and Jessie (Schrag)
Goering. On Oct. 6, 1956, he married Rosella Goossen at Alexanderwhol Church.
She survives at home. He was a member of Faith Mennonite Church in Newton. His
faith and religion was very important to him. He taught Sunday school and
served on many committees and boards. He graduated from Canton High School and attended
McPherson College. He graduated from Bethel College and later earned a master's
degree from Wichita State University and specialist in education degree from
Emporia State University. He enjoyed teaching especially junior high math. He
had a positive influence on many students during his 32 years teaching career.
He greatly enjoyed traveling with his wife. They had been to all 50 states and
several foreign countries. He had a love of gardening and was a master gardener
in Harvey County for 10 years. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his loving
family and many friends, Especially watching the growth and progress of his
grandchildren.
Survivors include sons,
Randall and Carol Goering of Newton, and Steven and Mary Goering of Evanston,
Ill.; a daughter, Jan and Ross Baty of Missoula, Mont.; brothers, Larry Goering
of Ayden, N.C., Harry Goering of Menifee, Calif., James Goering of Dayton, Va.,
Leonard Goering of Newton, and John Goering of Gresham, Ore.; sisters, Martha
Sungren of North Newton and Joan Epp of Goessel; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by
his parents; brothers, Walter Goering, Alvin Goering, Bill Goering, Daniel
Goering, Herbert Goering and Ralph Goering; and sisters, Elva Goering and
Frieda Regier.
Visitation will be from 1 to
8 p.m. today at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton with family present from 6 to
8:30 p.m.
Service will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday at Faith Mennonite Church in Newton with Pastor Gordon Smith officiating.
Burial will be a private family burial in rural Moundridge.
Memorials may be made to
Faith Mennonite Church or Offender Victim Ministries in care of the funeral
home.
