Sherman, Texas
1945-2011
SHERMAN - Duane Doyle Gohlke, 65, of Sherman passed away Monday, Jan. 3, 2011 at Medical Center of Plano. Dannel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 at First United Methodist Church of Sherman, with Rev. Tom Medley, of First United...
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Just heard about Mr. Golke, as I am not really tuned into whats happening in Sherman these days. I was so sorry to hear of his loss. He was a wonderful choir teacher and a wonderful person. May his memory be a ternal
Deborah (Phelps) Papatonis
November 12, 2017 | Student
I was one of the fortunate ones who was also a student of Mr. Gohlke's at SHS, 1973-1976. He taught me so much more than how to harmonize with the other girls in the SHS Girl's Choir. He had one favorite saying that I still use today, "Simple minds are easily amused". He pushed us hard, but I got to see his compassionate side many times, one of them being the year I represented the Choir Dept. and became Homecoming QUeen, 1976. He was thrilled for me, him & the department. To me, he was...
Carol Peters
January 29, 2011 | Dallas, TX
I remember Duane as a wonderful pianist. We played together in several piano recitals together growing up in Denison; also had the privilege of singing in the choir at DHS one year with Duane. I can vision him as the influential and respected teacher that I've read he was. He was spiritual leader in our Class of '62 as Hi-Y Chaplain and Cafeteria Prayer Chairman. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family. I know he will be missed.
Mike Harvey
January 15, 2011 | Fairhope, AL
I am so sory to hear about the passing of Mr.Gohlke. I was a student in his choir class at Piner & Sherman High & he was one of my favorite teachers.No doubt he will be greatly missed. God Bless all of his family. Pamela Barron Terrell-- El Paso,Tx
January 14, 2011
I had the good fortune to be a member of the DHS choir from '59-62 with Duane. I remember him as always cheerful, upbeat, and positive in every way. As I read the words of other friends as well those of his students, I'm not surprised that he is held in such high regard. I'm only sorry that we lost touch after '62...Duane would have made a great lifetime friend!
Richard Jones
January 10, 2011 | San Antonio, TX
im so sorry to hear about Mr Gohlke......he was a great choir teacher who taught me to believe in myself...he will be missed. Mrs Gohlke you and your family will be in my prayers. may the Lord continue to watch over you and bless you.
donuelle mckee
January 10, 2011 | Sherman, TX
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lois Smith
January 09, 2011 | Pottsboro, TX
Dear Bobbie, Josh, and Jennie: Ed and I are saddened to learn of Duane's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Duane was such a positive influence on Stephen and Ann. He was a dedicated teacher who cared deeply for his students--always inspiring them to do their best and strive for more. We often think of the fun (and frustrations) of the choir trips we chaperoned, and will always remember how much he trusted his students to be on their best behavior. May his memory...
Pat Chojnicki
January 08, 2011 | Camarillo, CA
Mrs. Gohlke,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Mr. Gohlke was the most demanding teacher I had at Sherman High, but I believe he made me a better pianist and a better person. I have much respect and admiration for him.
Tammy Short Bohannan
January 08, 2011 | Allen, TX