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John Goering Obituary
Quintessential Cincinnatian, educator, entrepreneur, and philanthropist John Goering passed away peacefully on February 7, 2021 after a 3-year battle with cancer. He was 87.
The youngest of Albert and Eva Goering's three sons, John was a Hughes High School and University of Cincinnati graduate. He served in several faculty and administrative positions at UC, all while nurturing his family and a variety of enterprises. His passion for family, education and business eventually fused into a calling, and he devoted his considerable talent and resources to strengthening the business and cultural community, exemplified by the founding of the Goering Center for Family and Private Business at UC.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria, and two brothers, Al and Chuck. He is survived by his children; Stuart (Marcia) Goering of Anchorage, AK and Susan (David) Hill of Walton, KY, grandchildren; Andrew (Yoon), James, Michael, Nathan (Katie), and Hannah Goering, Katie (Nathan) Burkey, Chrissy (Chris) Ballweg, and six great-grandchildren.
If you wish, donations may be sent to The Goering Center - 225 Calhoun St, Suite 360 - Cincinnati, OH 45219 A public memorial will be scheduled at a later date.
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Ralph Lawson
February 22, 2021
As the Deputy Registrar at the time, Mr. Goering signed my UC degree. Ten years later I met him when he hired me as the LADD, Inc. Finance Director. Last year I met one of his daughters walking through the UC campus to go to the Bearcats last basketball game previous to the pandemic. She offered his ticket because Mr. Goering wasn't feeling well. God bless the entire family!!!
Haldane Higgins
February 14, 2021
John was a devoted supporter of the university of Cincinnati athletics. He was a faithful fan and my friend
Kathleen S. Verderber
February 11, 2021
Dear Stuart, Susan, and families,
You were blessed with the best. Your dad and mom epitomized, graciousness, service, and the love of learning. They were leaders, entrepreneurs, good friends, and proud Bearcats. I was privileged to know them and to call them my friends. I know how proud they were of both of you and how much they loved their family. As you grieve, I know you will also be comforted by your memories and by the assurance that they are with God.
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