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Randolph W. Goree

1952 - 2017

Randolph W. Goree obituary, 1952-2017, Milwaukee, WI

Randolph Goree Obituary

Goree, Randolph (Randy) W. Randolph W. Goree (Randy) passed away on February 19, 2017 at his home in Muskego, WI after a long battle with cancer. He was born on August 10, 1952 to Edwin and Elizabeth Goree. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Coster Goree, his sister, Sally Dignan (Dave), brother John Goree (Sandy), brother Colvin Goree and his beloved in-laws, nieces and nephews. After receiving an M.S. in Education at UW-Milwaukee in 1977, he taught Social Studies at the Prairie School in Racine from 1979 - 1989. From 1989 - 2015 he was a Senior Lecturer and Clinical Supervisor of Student Teachers in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at UW-Milwaukee. He retired in May of 2015 with Emeritus Status. The Randy Goree Scholarship Fund has been established at UWM to honor his memory. Gifts can be sent to the UWM Foundation, 1440 East North Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 or on-line at https://givetouwmfdn.org/. Choose "other" for designation and type in Randy Goree Scholarship Fund. The donations will be used to provide scholarships for students in the School of Education. Randy's friendliness, generosity, sense of humor, positive attitude, dignity and grace will be missed dearly by his family, friends, colleagues, students and neighbors. There will be a gathering at his home in June to honor his memory and celebrate his life.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Mar. 19, 2017.

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Dominique Holderbach

March 13, 2022

He was 18, and I 22, when I spent 4 weeks with the family, and each member welcomed me cheerfully. I´m almost 74 now, but I never forget them. I therefore send condolences to the whole family

Dominique HOLDERBACH, now Lemmel

October 16, 2021

French girl, I have spent a month by Gorees in 1970.
I remember well the parents, and the four kids : of course Sally, but as well John, Randy and Tod.
They were all six very kind to me. I would be happy to have news, if you could forward my request. Thank you

Joseph Ricciardi

April 13, 2017

Randy, your impact on many at the UWM School of Education can't be stated here in the space provided. You were everything a decent and good human being should be, and you will be missed. The world was a better place with you in it!

Paul Frazier

April 4, 2017

Randy had a profound impact on me. I know that I am a better educator because of him. Randy, I thank you and so do my students.

Maggie

March 20, 2017

Randy!!! A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle...best words of wisdom ever! Miss and love you SO much <3

Stephen Kuhnen

March 20, 2017

I knew Randy first as a neighbor (Summit Avenue on Milwaukees East side) then as his roomate in an apartment above a bar on Lake Keesus.
I had lost touch with him over the years and did not realize he was ill. I have some wonderful memories of time spent with Randy...
He was a great human being. Always positive, welcoming and warm.
My heartfelt condolences to his family.

Susan Wenger

March 19, 2017

We were so lucky to see Randy on our last visit to Milwaukee. Despite being in so much pain he met us at a restaurant near his home, had lunch, and talked
about among other things talked about the long friendship he had with my husband Steve Seaman andmy own shorter 38 years of having had the honor of knowing this very special man. He will always
remain in our hearts.

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