Victor Goehring, of Lodi passed away peacefully in his home on January 20, 2014, at the age of 87 after a brief illness. He was born in Lodi on April 7, 1926, to P.J. and Christina Goehring. He graduated from Lodi High School in 1944 and immediately joined the US Army serving in the 7th Infantry Division. He served his country in the battle of Okinawa as a rifleman and radioman. Upon completion of his service he was honorably discharged from the Army and went on to earn a bachelors degree and a law degree from Stanford University. Victor was admitted to the California State Bar Association in 1954 and opened a law office in Lodi in 1955 where he practiced for over 50 years. He was admitted and qualified as an Attorney and Counselor of the Supreme Court of the United States in 1994.
His passions were traveling the world, Stanford football and his vineyard which he has owned since 1972.
He was a member of three bands in his lifetime including the Lodi High School Band, US Army 7th Infantry Division Band and Leland Stanford Junior University Marching Band.
He was a founding member of the San Joaquin Delta College Board of Trustees, served as a Board Member and family partner of Goehring Meat Company Inc, a member of Local Board 32, Selective Service System, as well as a member of SIRS, The Mexican-American Lions Club, and Germans from Russia Society.
In 1971, Victor ran for US Congress in what was then the 15th district.
He is survived by his children, Laura Taylor (Richard), Margaret Tate, John Goehring (Lisa), David Goehring, and companion Beverlee Knight. He is survived by seven grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers, Levi, Harold and Clifford.
He is predeceased by his parents, his sisters Emma Goehring and Elsie Abeldt and his brothers Reuben, Elmer and Benjamin.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 24th at 11:00 AM at Vinewood Community Church at 1900 West Vine Street in Lodi 95242. A reception will immediately follow the service at Pasos Vineyard Winery in the Vino Piazza Wine Village in Lockeford. Inurnment will be private.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his name to, Vinewood Community Church.
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Published by Lodi-News Sentinel from Jan. 22 to Jan. 29, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Victor Goehring

15 Entries

Dennis Nitschke

February 3, 2014

Mr. Goehring was a friend of our family in days long ago. My sympathy and prayers are with the family.

February 2, 2014

My husband and I met Victor through my cousin "Bev" who was his companion. I know she really cared for him. He was a really nice person. He would tell me he was coming to my house for 7-Up and I was always gone. He will be missed. Janet & Joe Knobloch

January 30, 2014

I just learned of Victor's passing. I'm so sorry to hear the news and send warm greetings to his children. Cousin Mimi

Lisa Cross-Robinson

January 29, 2014

Laura and Margaret - My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mike, Mikey's, Bella Steed

January 25, 2014

Our family will miss victor forever a very nice man

Richard Taylor

January 24, 2014

So sorry I can't be there today supporting my wife Laura and her brothers. Victor was a great fan of college football. His Stanford. Going to miss his calls and conversation. Bless the Goehring family on this day to remember Victor.

January 23, 2014

One of the sweetest men I've ever known. Loved to tease him about the Stanford football team since I'm a big Cal fan. See you in heaven Victor! Duwain Miller

Chuck & Jeri Springer

January 23, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers to the Goehring family in their losses. Our hope is in our Lord and Savior.
May He comfort you at this time. God bless!

January 22, 2014

My prayers go out to Victor's family.
Even though, Victor was 9 years older than me, he always play hide and seek with me as a child. He'd sit at a table playing cards with an overcoat on and hat and it took me the longest time to find him. I will miss him and I'll remember the memories when he'd chase me through the vineyards.
Your family are in my prayers. Dee (Dolores knoll) Switzer

Debbie Enzminger

January 22, 2014

Sending you our heart felt sympathy & prayers at this difficult time. Love, Debbie & Mendie

Tamara Lee

January 22, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to the goehring family. From Marlys & Don Weiland and

January 22, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to the Goering family, we had the pleasure of knowing Victor through the Lions club....may the Lords peace be with all of you during this time. Hector & Pat Galvan

Sue Brown

January 22, 2014

Victor was always a true friend and the most generous of all the attorneys I worked for. I was blessed to know him. We had good times at the office!

January 22, 2014

Beverlee,

Sorry to hear this news; our best wishes go out to you and the family. Always remember the good times.
Aloha,

Bill & Katsuko

Cherokee Memorial Park & Funeral Home

January 21, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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