Louis F. Goeringer

Louis F. Goeringer passed away early Tuesday morning, Nov. 21, 2023, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, March 10, 1931, he was a son of the late Conrad F. and Josephine McGreevy Goeringer.

A graduate of Wyoming Seminary, he earned his degree in accounting from Villanova University. Upon graduation, he entered the U.S. Marine Corps and was commissioned a second lieutenant. After receiving his honorable discharge, Lou began working for Bertels Metal Ware Co. He ultimately became the CEO of what had become Bertels Can Co. in the Hanover Industrial Estates.

Lou was highly active in many community organizations, including the Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, where he served as president; the Luzerne County Housing Authority as commissioner for 30 years; at Misericordia University, he was a member of the president's council, head of the Theatre 3 Campaign, chair of the annual fund and was elected to the board of trustees for nine years. Lou was a vice president of the Wyoming Seminary Alumni Association. He served on Villanova University's Alumni Board of Governors, receiving the President's Alumni Medal for outstanding service at his 20th reunion. Dear to his heart, Lou also served over 30 years on the Association of the Blind Board of Directors in each officer capacity, including chairman.

Known for his diplomatic, intelligent and humble personality, he will be highly missed.

His first wife, Pauline Newcomb Goeringer; daughter, Ellen Hungarter; son, Conrad Goeringer; and grandson, David Gates preceded him in death.

His wife, Florence Moore Goeringer; children, Louise and her husband, Anthony Kondracki, Kingston; Paul and his wife, Georgine Goeringer, Mountain Top; Mary Jo Goeringer, Hilton Head, S.C.; and Anne and her husband, David Gates, Edwardsville; grandchildren, Brad and his wife, Jonie Kondracki; Michael and his wife, Princess Kondracki; Steven and his wife, Roxanne Kondracki; Christopher and his wife, Elsa Gates; Adam Gates; Louis M. Goeringer; Jake Hungarter and his fiancée, Kristen Kehlet; Conrad and his wife, Alexandra Goeringer; and Brittany Goeringer and her fiancé, Christopher Kolts; great-grandchildren, Zoe, Zara and Eva Kondracki; Anthony Kondracki; Maya and Lilly Gates; and Amelie Goeringer; stepchildren, Paul and his wife, Karen Updike, Bear Creek Village; Randall and his wife, Carolyn Updike, Berwyn; and Clark and his wife, Jill Updike, Ellicott City, Md.; and stepgrandchildren, Isabelle, Benjamin, Stephanie, Kimberly, Thomas, Jennifer, Kelia and Reece Updike will miss him very much.

Lou's entire family is grateful for the compassionate care he received from the staff of Allied Hospice.

Celebration of Lou's life will take place with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday in Church of St. Nicholas, 226 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, followed by a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Burial will be private.

Donations to Northeast Sight Services, Exeter, northeastsight.org, are preferred and will honor Lou's memory.

Share memories and condolences with Lou's family at mjmclaughlin.com.