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John Gondring Obituary
December 7, 1942 - July 11, 2021
Kansas City, Missouri - John A. Gondring, 78, passed away on July 11, 2021 surrounded by family after living with Parkinson's Disease for twenty years. Born in St. Joseph, MO, he was preceded in death by his parents, William H. Gondring, Jr. and Wilamina Ostwald Gondring. Survivors include wife, Maggie; daughter, Katy (Mark); son, Jack (Sarah); grandson, Benjamin; brothers, William H. Gondring, III, M.D. (Phyllis), and Robert P. Gondring (Charlene); numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Following graduation from Park College, John entered the U.S. Navy. He served on active duty in Vietnam and then in the reserves for another 24 years, retiring as Captain in 1991. After earning his MBA at the University of Missouri-Columbia, John met his wife, Maggie, in St. Louis, MO, then moved to Omaha, NE, in 1975 to found Midland Scientific. John and Maggie married in 1976 and raised their children as members of the Luther Memorial Lutheran Church congregation. In his retirement, John didn't let Parkinson's Disease define him. He continued an active and outgoing lifestyle of sailing, iceboating, playing tennis, gardening, volunteering at the VA with his dog Belle, engaging as a member of the Big Red Sub Club, advocating on behalf of people with Parkinson's, traveling and socializing with friends and family.
Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
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Susy Waters
July 15, 2021
Dear Maggie, Katy and Jack, I´m so sorry to hear about the passing of your wonderful husband and dad. Loved having your family at Child´s Play and then saw you at Finicky Frank´s a few years ago. So awesome that we lived near each other for a while. God bless you. Susy Waters
Greg Abboud
July 15, 2021
I enjoyed getting to know John and your family. My mother Bonny was delighted to reunite with her cousin and enjoyed playing tennis with John. We are sorry for your loss.
Peggy Wenstrand
July 14, 2021
John was such a wonderful person to visit with!! Great sense of humor!! I remember visiting Midlands Scientific when my friend Mary Jo Crowl worked there!! Maggie, I am so sorry for your loss!! You where such a great partner to John!!
Dennis W Lamb
July 14, 2021
I have so many very enjoyable memories of times with John starting when he first arrived in omaha. I have missed him since he moved to K.C.
My deepest sympathy to Maggie and the family.
R.I.P., my friend, John.
Lou Rich
July 14, 2021
I met John the week he came to Omaha. He introduced me to his "Main Squeeze", and I enjoyed him for many years. Bright, fun. so talented. He was a joy.
Jill Dougherty
July 14, 2021
John was such a joy!!. Loved his conversations on and off the tennis court!! He had such a presence. Rest in peace John knowing your memories are forever with us. God´s blessings to you Maggie and Katie and Jack and your families!!
Marc S
July 14, 2021
Thank you for your service
Priscilla Reckling
July 14, 2021
Maggie -- It was my pleasure to be Captain John's pen pal. Please accept my sympathy for the passing of this precious man.
Ross A Pantano
July 14, 2021
Maggie,
Michele and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We enjoyed John and you as neighbors. You and yours will remain in our prayers. God Bless!!
Debra Welk
July 13, 2021
Maggie, Katy, Jack and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in John's passing. He is a courageous and strong man who so loved all of you! I see John and Ken enjoying a great tennis match together!! Deb
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