Obit for GOEHRING, Darrel Losee (b.1931 d.2004), Murray Co., MN ========================================================================= USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. If you have found this file through a source other than the MNArchives Table Of Contents you can find other Minnesota related Archives at: http://www.usgwarchives.net/mn/mnfiles.htm Please note the county and type of file at the top of this page to find the submitter information or other files for this county. FileFormat by Terri--MNArchives Made available to The USGenWeb Archives by: Judy Clarke Submitted: January 2005 ========================================================================= 1931 - Darrel Losee Goehring - 2004 Darrel Goehring was born on August 16, 1931, at Wolford, North Dakota and was adopted by Sam and Lena Plaatje Goehring in 1937. He grew up and graduated from Avon High School in 1949. In 1950, he enlisted in the U.S Navy and served during the Korean Conflict. After his discharge in 1954, Darrel returned to school and graduated from Southern State University at Springfield, South Dakota in 1957, with a degree in Education. Darrel and Betty Schaffer were married on June 30, 1957, in Avon. Following their marriage Darrel taught at schools in Osmond, Nebraska and Lake Park, Iowa. In 1964, they moved to Slayton and Darrel taught English and History. Darrel retired from teaching in 1992. Darrel passed away on December 30, 2004, at the age of 73 at the Veterans Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Slayton where he served as church secretary and sang in the choir for many years. He belonged to the Minnesota Education Association, Slayton Country Club and bowled in various leagues for many years. Darrel enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing the lottery, spending time in Arizona the past several winters and playing cards. Survivors include three children and their spouses: Mike and Judy Goehring, Windom, MN; Jerry and Anney Goehring, Muskegon, MI; and Linda and David Dieter, Brewster, MN; 12 grandchildren: Rory and Kaily Goehring, Joey, Jonathan, Amy, Ashley, Jenny and Valerie Goehring and Justin, Nick, Shari and Misti Dieter; one brother Dean Losee, Richmond, MN; and special cousins: Betty and Alvin Mudder, Freeman, SD. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Gwen Dahle and Ann Gross and brothers, Don Goehring and Jerry Hand. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 3, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Slayton, MN with the Rev. Rollin Haynes officiating. The pianist was Nola Aanenson. The pallbearers were Rory Goehring, Joey Goehring, Jonathon Goehring, Justin Dieter and Nick Dieter. Interment is at the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery in Avon, SD, with graveside services at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday.