Homer Goering

Homer D. Goering, 92, of Moundridge, KS, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Pine Village in Moundridge. He was one of six children born to Christian S. Goering and Marie (Kaufman) Goering. He was born July 25, 1932, at Moundridge, KS. He grew up on a farm west of Moundridge where early on, he learned an appreciation of rural life and nature. In his home, he was taught the value of following strong Christian principles and regular church attendance.

He attended grade school and high school in Moundridge, graduating in 1950. He attended Bethel College for four years, enrolling in all ag related and industrial arts classes that were offered. He enjoyed playing football and basketball while there. He was given all-conference honorable mention in football in 1952 and the same in basketball in 1953. Their basketball team was KCAC champions in 1956 and 1957. He played town team basketball until age 40, enjoying the camaraderie of the guys on the team. He was baptized in 1948 becoming a member of Eden Mennonite Church and attending there throughout his life.

He spent two years in I-W service, working out of a unit house with 15 other I-Ws. He had about 20 reunions in the last 50+ years with this group. The last year of I-W, he wrote many letters to Dorothy. She was the love of his life.

He married Dorothy Ewert on December 20, 1956, and the couple made their home on the same farm where he was born. They became parents of six sons born from 1957 to 1964. They moved to Pine Village in 2008. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in 2021. Life was meaningful shared with his loving wife and family.

The couple dairyed for 35 years. He built their own dairy barn and several cattle sheds, two machine sheds, and two garages (one being in Busy, Montana during his voluntary service years). Another exciting project was welding together a pedal tractor and a go-cart for his sons’ enjoyment.

Church was a must for him. He sang in church choirs, Kansas Mennonite Men’s Chorus for nearly 50 years, and two quartets for a time. He taught Sunday school at times and served as trustee for several years.

His faith journey had its struggles. In his teens, he was attacked by a dairy bull; his wife, Dorothy, nearly died from a complication during the delivery of their first born child; Dorothy dealing with Parkinson’s for over 20 years; crop failures; and a bout with family member’s mental health issues to name but a few. Each one was a spiritual challenge, needing God’s strength and help.

Preceding Homer in death were wife, Dorothy; son, Jerome; parents and parents-in-law; three sisters, Delia Graber, Erna Stucky, and Lola Beth Ediger; two brothers, Olin and Gene Goering; sisters-in-law, Janet Goering, Ruth Goering, and Grace Brandt; and brothers-in-law, Verne Graber, Ray Ediger, and Harvey J. Stucky.

Survivors include sons, Vaughn of Peabody, Larry (Sarah) of McPherson, Roy (Sheralyn) of Newton, Ron (Cecilia) of Moundridge, and Sam (Marcia) of Moundridge; brother-in-law, Raymond Brandt of North Newton; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Eden Mennonite Church, Moundridge. A private graveside service will precede the service in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Pine Village or Gentiva Hospice in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.