James Sprague DeGoler passed away at his home on November 4, 2014 surrounded by his Family. Mr. DeGoler was born May 31, 1934 in Kansas City, Kansas to Hazel Jean Sprague DeGoler and Harvey Vanconet DeGoler. His parents predeceased him. Mr. DeGoler graduated from Wyandotte High School and the University of Kansas where he received a B.S. in Pharmacy and met the love of his life Patricia Ann Davis. They were married in 1956 and in June of this year celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary. Mr. DeGoler was the owner of DeGoler Pharmacies, a family business since 1928. He was also a trustee of Bethany Medical Center for 23 years and past board chairman for 6 years. Jim was a two term president of the Kansas City, Kansas area Chamber of Commerce and past Chairman of the USD Board of Education for 4 years and an elected member for 12 years. Jim was also past President of Cancer Action, Inc, past chairman of the Kansas City, Kansas-Wyandotte County Board of Health, past board chairman of the Kansas Pharmacy Services Corporation and a past board member of the Kansas Pharmacist's Association. He was a lay leader of Old Mission United Methodist Church and a former lay leader of Trinity United Methodist Church. Jim was currently Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Kansas East Conference, United Methodist Church. Mr. DeGoler received the Bowl of Hygeia Award for Community Service from the Kansas Pharmacist's Association and was Honor Man, Kansas City Alumni Association of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He leaves his wife Patricia DeGoler of the home, his daughter Alison Kretsinger (BiII) of Kansas City, Missouri, his son Jay DeGoler (Janie) of Leawood, Kansas, his brother Warren DeGoler (Linda) of Naples, Florida and Rancho Santa Fe, California and his sister Susan Kerr(Tom) of Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. DeGoler was known as Papa to his six grandchildren: Will Kretsinger (Kim) of Arnold's Park, Iowa, Abigail Kretsinger Fink(Josh) of Kansas City, Missouri, Caroline DeGoler of Prairie Village, Kansas, David DeGoler of Fairway, Kansas, Grace DeGoler, Leawood, Kansas, and Madelyn Kretsinger of Kansas City, Missouri. A Celebration of Life is at 2:00pm, Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Old Mission United Methodist Church. The family will greet friends at the church after the service with a reception to follow at Milburn Country Club. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Old Mission Methodist Church or The Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland. (Condolences may be expressed at: www.porterfuneralhome.com Arrangements: Porter Funeral Homes & Crematory, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS (913) 438-6444) Porter Funeral Homes and Crematory

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Published by Kansas City Star from Nov. 5 to Nov. 8, 2014.

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Frieda L. Clark

November 10, 2014

For our good friend Jim Gegoler & Family. A Celtic Blessing. May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. May the rain fall soft upon your field, and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Frieda L. Clark RN & Terry J. Clark

Nancy Wolf

November 9, 2014

Pat: So sorry to hear of your loss. I am unable to attend today's service. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Nancy

Nancy(Betz) Harvey Carlisle

November 8, 2014

Susan and Warren, I was saddened when my sister Ann(Betz)Kenyon told me about Jim's passing. Your parents raised you all to be leaders in the communities in which you lived. My prayers are with you all!

Tom Piepmeier

November 8, 2014

My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 7, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kris Petzold

November 7, 2014

Dear Pat and family, Jim was a wonderful man and friend. He will be missed so very much. Love and prayers to you and your family.

With deepest heartfelt sympathy,
Janet K. Herren

Lynne Shorter

November 6, 2014

Jim was a wonderful, generous man. He volunteered for many years on ResCare Kansas City's Behavior Management Committee providing insight and compassion for those in our services. Jim always had a beautiful smile and candy in his pockets to share. It was an honor to know him.

Pat and Gary Gaunce

November 6, 2014

Jim was an extraordinary individual, committed to his family, serving his community, and extending friendship to so many of us who were fortunate enough to know him personally. Our deepest sympathy Pat and to your family. He has left big shoes to fill in so many places.

Terry J. Clark

November 6, 2014

Sorry for the loss of Jim. He was a super BOSS for me to have worked for. Just worked for him about six months as we moved out of Kansas City Kansas. I would deliver the pills for the pharmacy's, got to meet a lot of nice people when I would bring then delivery to them. They would tell me that Jim and his staff were the best in the pharmacy business. He would work at the Bethany location and I thank it was on ever Thursday I would have to make a run to Mad Jacks Fish House on State Ave. for fish for his lunch. It had to be catfish, so I would call him Catfish Jim, he would buy my lunch also. He wanted my wife and I to come to his Christmas Party on the Plaza we both of us had a good time. I asked him one time about all the owls in the pharmacy and he told me the story about the Wise Owl. To this day when I see a owl at a flea market I still thank about Jim. He gave so much to the people of Kansas City all the past years. God bless him and all the family. Terry J. Clark & Frieda L. Clark RN

November 5, 2014

In Loving Memory of a Giant of a Man; Pillar of the Community and Awesome Friend...We extend our sincere sympathy to Pat and the Family with gratitude for having shared many, glorious years...on the School Board; Socially and in Business. "Thanks for the Memories, Jim! We Love you!" The Entire Marshall Doxsee Family

November 5, 2014

Jim was a dear friend.
Harry Gaffney WHS '52

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