Gunther F. Goss

I had Mr. Goss as a World History teacher in Middle School. You could easily get him off course by getting him to talk about the war. I also remember he said he did not drive and took the school bus to school. Great endearing teacher. We will all miss him.

best teacher i ever had....rip mr. goss

Spring High is missing you these days. The school has officially gone minus. RIP my friend!

Mr. Goss was my principal for most of the 1971-1972 school year at Maple Road Junior High School in West Milford, NJ. During the year he and Mr. Loscialpo, who'd been my principal for most of my time at Paradise Knoll School, switched positions. Mr. Goss was a very nice man.

Most go into education to affect the lives of the people of tomorrow, few achieve this goal. Mr. Goss, from the looks of things you achieved it in a way that could never be matched. Thank you for years of service, you are missed.

You are truly an angel. Thank you for making school a bit more interesting for all of us. God Bless.

We were truly honored to have such a wonderful man as a part of our lives. Thank you for sharing him with us.

I stumbled upon this through Facebook today and was saddened to hear of his passing. I had the pleasure of having his son Mr. Jerry Goss as my 5th Grade teacher at Jenkins Elementary in Spring, TX, as well as have his father Gunther Goss as a substitute teacher throughout my high school years at Spring High. He was a wonderful person who greatly touched the lives of many young people. He was adored by so many and I know his legacy will live on in the hearts of many. May he rest in peace. And thank you to his family for sharing him with us.

It was such a pleasure being in your presence. You are on God's plus side, for sure.

MR GOSS KEEPING YOUR LEGACY ALIVE TELLING YOUR STORIES TO OUR CHILDREN. I SURE WISH SOME ONE WOULD WRITE A BOOK ON YOUR LIFE. THANKS FOR BEING A WONDERFUL PERSON

He was an amazing man. May God Rest His soul

I will think of you with every peppermint I eat (you told me why you ate them). I talk about you to every person I bring into my life. You made a mark on me, you taught me Honor and respect. I wish to be as strong as you are in my mind. Thank you for the time you shared teaching me.

I can't believe its been three years Grandpa.

Miss you, Love you.

aaaah my dad came to me in a dream about 2 weeks ago, we were at an old school that he was principal of, and I was waiting outside the gym, he came through the doors in a hurry, I said "dad, where are you going?" he stopped and said " I have and emeregency in 211", so quickly I said "can i just get a hug", he came to me, hugged me hard, and left... I awoke immediately, still feeling his hug, thanks dad, you are so missed...

Thank you Mathew, you have no idea what your entry meant to me today. I am Mr. Goss's daughter, Teddy.and I want to thank you for serving our country and all that you and your buddies are doing for us back home. Please remember that my Dad will watch over you and protect you, God Bless you and everyone serving our Country,
Be Safe,
Teddy

Hi Dad,

When Ike hit Houston last month, I know you were with Mom, Greg & Mike the whole time and you were watching out for them. I wish I could have been there. The time is getting nearer for my surgery. I think I have covered all the bases with potential problems with anesthesia. Please be there with me on Tuesday, if God can spare you for a couple of minutes. I was able to make copies of early pictures of you and Mom, something you, Erika and I know will bring Mom great joy and peace. Isn't Mom amazing? I know you are proud of her also! I love you so much and miss you too! Love, Denise

Mr. Goss, I still think of all your wonderful war stories today and have shared many of them with my fellow Marines. Your stories greatly influenced my decision to join the military, and I wish you were still around so I could thank you for the great contribution you made in my life.

I can't believe its been two years.

Love You Grandpa.

Mr. Goss was a very interesting and fun person, he always had a pocket full of peppermints. He really left a good impression on so many SHS students. God Bless

Oh Mr. Goss, what will Spring High do without your joke of the day! I couldn't have asked for a better substitute teacher. Rest in Peace.

Everyday with Mr. Goss as our sub was a great day! We loved his company, his stories, and his treats. He made class interesting and fun and he will be greatly missed! I still have our picture from Project Prom 2001 in the cafeteria...

Megan - c/o 2002

Having Mr. Goss as a sub in high school meant one thing. Class was going to be fun! Not becuase you play around and do what you wanted but becuase it was Mr. Goss...he had stories, and candy and was probably one of only subs I respected. He will be missed

I'm 38 now, but I was only 12 years old when I first met Mr Goss. He was the oldest teacher I had, and he made history interesting. We coud always get him off topic by asking him about his experiences in WW2. He taught me a lot not only about history, but more importantly about relationships. I will never forget him. I guess there is one more angel in heaven now.

Unfortunately, I only got to meet him once about a year before he passed away, but through the stories told by my wife, Mary Yarbray, and her cousins, I felt as if I had known Mr. Goss since I married into her family. His name would come up and the stories would go round and round. Mary's cousin, James Kaufmann, remembered that if they wanted to get off task they would just ask Mr. Goss something about WWII and that was it. He would go off on a WWII story after that.
Being a student of WWII, I really missed out on a great man and teacher. You guys were very lucky to have him in your lives. And to his family, my sympathies are with you. As this guest book proves, he is not gone as long as everyone remembers him.

Mr. Goss was my middle school history teacher at Dueitt about 22 years ago. Now I am a teacher at Spring High School and I had the opportunity to work with Mr. Goss on our campus. He was loved by all students and he never lost his edge or ability to teach with a grin and a joke. In middle school I remember the "W" club which was his discipline system. If he marked his grade book with 3 W's as in WWIII you were really in trouble. At Easter he would change it to the bunny club. We loved him and he will sorely be missed. I am petitioning the district to name one of its many new schools after my idol: Gunther Goss.

I too went to Spring HS and had Mr Goss as a sub. He was so funny, and I too loved his war stories. My heart goes out his family and a big thank you for sharing your dad and granddad with so many other kids.

I had Mr Goss as a substitute teacher while I attended both Duiett middle school and Spring high school. He was fun and funny and hearing that he was going to be teaching a certain class made my day go a little bit easier.
He told the best stories, he always had a mischievous gleam in his eyes when he told them...
You are missed Mr. Goss.

I will never forget the story of the elephant and the volkswagon. I also had the pleasure to not only be taught by Mr.Goss, SR at Dueitt for History but also Mr.Goss junior in fifth grade. As I page through this guest book it just moves me to see all the lives he touched. What a legacy. C/O 91'

i know i am late on the sad news so mr goss you will be very missed i never told you but you touched my life as you have for so many others. enjoy the other side as much as you enjoyed it here
spring high from 97-00


class of 2001

Dear Mr. Goss,
You will definitely be missed. My heart goes out to your family and the numerous lives that you've enriched over your years at Spring.

I will never forget the war stories you always told towards the end of class. It was great when I would find out that our sub for the day was Mr. Goss! You will be missed. We thank you for your sacrifices that you made for this country!

God Speed!

I picked your number twice and got a butterfinger :) Your the best sub ever, best mentor, and great with war stories and jokes.

Your in a better place now
Love always,
Sophia

Dad, You are so missed!!!! can't believe it's been a year, I thank
God for dreams, memories and those times I feel your presence.

Thank you for all of the life lessons and stories you told us. Thanks for the candy too. We all miss you very much. We will see you again someday.

Mr. Goss you were the best and i will never forget you!! well your in my plus(+) side and will always be! we love you and you will always be miss with your past stories which i really enjoyed the most!!

we love you and RIP!

mr goss
you were the best teacher spring has ever had, you were a great person and teacher. i loved hearing your stories. i will miss you very much. we love you mr goss

Greatest sub I ever knew, I loved super bonus time. I'll miss you

omg! i remember being in spring high freshman year! mr goss was the best sub possible! he will never be forgotten! we love you!

Mr. Goss,
You will always be my favorite sub. He was always a cheerup when anyone was down. Sure this didnt happen just yesterday but you still think about... Right? Just remeber he's in a better place. With all my LOVE!!!!!!!

Mr. Goss you were an inspiration...You have made a difference in at least one life. You will be missed...

Mr. Goss was an awesome man. Beside being an great Substitute teacher, he also volunteered in the community, hence the donation to Birthright at the bottom of the obituary. He is definitely missed by many, but left a lasting impression on many also. I hope he is living a wonderful afterlife, because he definitely was someone who deserves it!

Mr.Goss was the best sub that i have ever had. I just wish that he was still around so he could share one more of his war stories and play his game just one more time. He will be missed by all

The world has lost an AWESOME man. What teacher do you know that would tell you jokes & actual detailed info about Germany, the wars and give you Candy bars for guessing a # after class. I was in Mr. Goss's class in 5th grade when they had the babies. That's when we came up with calling him Grandpa Goss so we didn't get the two confused he was our teacher while Mr.Goss was on maternity leave with his wife. It was so cool going through Dueitt & finishing in Spring and still having him sub through out my school career. I had 2 uncles that had him as a teacher and then 2 lil brothers also he was a big part to my family. My heart goes out to all of the Goss family and all the students who lives he touched. We can live in the comfort knowing he is smiling down at us all. We all know that the Heavens are rolling with laughter with him up there.

I remember when i first got to spring high, that i won his number game about the first 3 times he subbed for my class, Mr. Goss, you will always be remembered, and someday i hope to be as good a teacher as you..RIP

Mr. Goss we all miss you so much. We loved you and you were an amazing teacher!

Hey Mr. goss i miss u and sprin high.
I now go to school in chicago.

R.i.P MR G0SS
U R TRULY MiSSED .. CANT BELEVE UR G0NE .. SEEMS JUST YESTEERDAY U WERE AT SHS TELLIN US STORIES, && PLAYIN GAMES WIT US .. WE WILL ALWAYZREMEMBER U .. R.i.P!!

Mr. Goss, your stories were boss and your game was fantastic. In our hearts always will you be. R.I.P

I really will miss Mr. Goss! Although I only saw him about once a month during my four years at Spring High School, he really did have a big impact on my life. He was the best sub I have ever had! He could control any class no matter how out of control the kids were. I remember we used to be good in class just to hear one of his many wonderful, life changing stories. I will always remember you!

I had a dream about my dad. I was in a school called Paradise Knoll in N.J.,and I was looking for him and searching some rooms. I opened the door to a room and he was sitting there at a desk. As I walked closer I couldn't believe how good he looked, and then gosh darn it I woke up!! I think I was so surprised to see him that I woke myself up. The whole next day I had this neat feeling, ya know like he's really not that far away, and at the same time It made me realize just how much I miss seeing him- Peace to all-

wow, its been half a year and still your on our minds as if you left us just yesterday. I pray for your family, and I know your in a better place today. It was an honor having met you, and having the privledge of you as a substitute for 4 years at SHS. I loved your games and stories. Luckily I never went minus. I will def, one day tell my kids of you and I wish to be more like you daily. You truly are admired by many. May God Bless you and your family.

What a fantastic teacher. I had the privilege of having his son, Jerry, as my 5th grade teacher as well in 1993.

What can one say about the most heartbreaking event that ever directly influenced so many people? I know that Mr. Goss was one of the very few reasons I convinced myself to go to school every day; Seeing him in the hallways was what made my week. Now the memories of possibly the most kindhearted man I ever knew are what get me through life when I think there was no one in the world who could retain optimism after all the pain in the world chronically occured. In the name of perseverence and hope, I bid my farewell to the most influential and goofy man I've ever met. Thanks for everything, Mr. Goss.

hello mr.goss!i know you never met me but i have heard SOOO much from your grandson jared!you truly inspired him and each day he wakes up he live not jsut for himself but to make u happy!i read so many signing of all ur students and i really wish i could have come to spring sooner to meet such an AMAZING sub/teacher!im glad your in a better place and remember ull always be in our prayers even the ones that havent met you!!love ya
lindsey!

i still miss u grandpa :(

Spring has lost the best sub they ever had. Mr. Goss subed for our class the week before he died, we never knew he'd never be at our graduation. Everyone will remember him for his stories, "the game", and his favorite number 23. I remember Mrs. Marshall breaking the news to the senior class, but at least he's in a better place now. We were blessed to know him.

Mr.Goss was the best teacher at Spring High School. He will always be looking over the students at Spring High and everyone he teach. RIP Mr.Goss

Mr. Goss was a very nice teacher and great staff member at Spring High School while he was here. We are all going to miss him and he is in everyone's prayers.

Mr. Goss,

I know this is REALLY late, but I'm here none the less. You used to nag at me for always procrastinating, well I'm doing it again, I'm sorry. Last year at graduation it was so hard for me to realize that you won't be there to watch us walk across that stage this year. None of the future students will ever understand how much you meant in the lives of the students at Spring High. You were such a great person and I will miss you terribly for the rest of my life. You were such a great inspiration to me and others and I'm so sorry that others will never know you or your guidance. Your memory will always live on. We love you Mr. Goss.

Mr.Goss will always be remembered...especially the war stories...there wiill never be a person as funny as Mr.Goss

Mr. Goss u Were The Best Sub Teacher There Was In Spring, Man I Loved Your Stories, And Candy When I Won Your Games Yummy!. I Will Always Remember U As The Best There Was...

DEAR. THE FAMILY OF MR.GOSS I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE BEST TEACHER BEING TAKEN AWAY FROM SPRING HIGH STUDENTS I LOVE MR.GOSS SO MUCH AND THAT GAME WE PLAYED IT WAS SO FUN TO KNOW HIM HE WAS A VERY GOOD PERSON NOONE EVERY SAID ANYTHING BAD ABOUT HIM.....

Sorry for the delay, just found out about the sad news.. Mr. Goss THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORIES, I thourghly enjoyed coming to class knowning that you were there. The stories you told were the best. I'll cherrish them forever. You touched so many people. I'll carry them with me always. With love~

Mr. Goss was the greatest. His candy in class and the numbers game. He was an inspiration in my life, just as I am sure he was to the thousands that have passed through his classroom and had him as a sub over the years. You are in a much better place now.

He was a very inspirational man. As many have said, noone ever said anything slightly mean about Mr. Goss, because he never did anything to deserve to be treated wrongly. all the students respected him in such a way that will rarely be seen anywhere else. I personally wasn't at the school long, but I have many memories of Mr. Goss's war stories, candy, and his number game, I came very close to winning twice, but no luck. he will be forever in my heart as one of the sweetest men I have ever known. He will forever be missed, and loved by many. God Bless Mr. Goss!

i am really late, but i just now found this. i just wanted to say that mr.goss was my favorite substitute!!! i won his game once =0) no one ever had one bad thing to say about this amazing man. all the kids usually gave subs a hard time, but not this one. this one was special and we all knew he deserved our respect. i loved his stories, jokes, and knowledge. he was THE best. nobody will ever come close to him. LOVE YOU MR. GOSS!!! you will be truly missed, but forever in my heart.

MR GOSS WE WILL TRULY MISS YOU AND ALL YOUR STORIES,CANDY AND GAMES AND WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU

MR. GOSS YOU WILL BE TRULY MISS AND LOVE MY SO MANY PEOPLE EXSPECIALY ME I WOULD ALWAYS WAYS REMEMBER THOSE WAR STORIES AND THAT FAMOUS NUMBER GAME (the only i never won) BUT THATS OKAY BECAUSE I THOUGHT THAT ONE DAY I WOULD EVENTUALLY WIN ONE BUT NOW THAT YOUR GONE I WILL NEVER GET THAT CHANCE BUT THAT DOESNT MATTER WHAT MATTERS IS THAT YOU NOT HERE AND I WILL NEVER FORGET SUCH A WONDERFUL MENTOR, FRIEND, AND TEACHER. I WILL KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS LOVE ALWAYS LAPORSCHA GREEN C/O 2006

Everyone at Spring High absolutely loved Mr. Goss. He was always the funnest substitute and we would always say "I hope we have Mr. Goss today!" And that's not normal for teenagers to want to have a teacher at all, but we all loved Mr. Goss, with his funny jokes and war stories that everyone would talk about through the hallways, and for that to come out of teenagers mouths and not violence or nonsense really does make Mr. Goss an angel. We will always remember and charish every memory he has given us. We truly do appreciate all that he's done for the teens at Spring, including me. It must comfort you to also know that he went to heaven, and that we'll see him again in the end! I'm sorry that he had to leave, but his memory will never leave, especially his war stories!

To the family of Mr. Goss: Thank you for sharing him with us students every day. He was far and away the best substitute teacher we ever had. He was able to command respect from the most unruly students through his humor and grace. He gave the impression that he it was important for us to learn but that he also wanted us to live life to its fullest. I am sure he has lived a very full and blessed life with you all, just as he has touched so many of his students' lives. God bless.

I SEND MY SORROWS AND SUCH TO THE FAMILY OF MR.GOSS. IT WAS A PLEASURE TO KNOW SUCH A KIND AND FUN LOVING MAN. I SEND MY SORRYS TO THE GOSS FAMILY. GOD BLESS

What can I say. He would tell us war stories, play games, give us candy. You would never hear anyone say anything negative abuot Mr.Goss. he was very loved by many.



p.s. he'll always be with us

Sadly, news of Mr. Goss' passing has just now come to my attention as I was searching the SHS website. As many have said before me, Mr. Goss was truly a great man and fine educator. While at Spring High, I had the great fortune of having Mr. Goss as a sub for many classes. Mr. Goss made such a favorable impact on all of us that we couldn't wait to get to class when we knew that he would be our sub. His stories were timeless and inspirational, all enhanced by his unique style. I remember that whenever I would see him in the hallway and say, "Hi, Mr. Goss," he would always give me a peppermint. I will truly miss this great man whom we called "Mr. Goss" and cherish him always in my memories.

its amazing how loved you are, isnt it? no, i take that back, it isnt- you were too great a person to not be influenced by. i found out about your passing yesterday and was distraught for much of the day, i can remember all these vivid details about you and to know that i wouldnt see you again mad me sad. you made our world a more livable place, Mr. Goss. Keep passing out choclate bars in that better place, youre physically gone, but your legacy lives on in our hearts.

Out of all of the Sub.'s and teaches that I had while at SHS, my favorite was MR. GOSS!! You knew when you would go to class and see him there that the day was going to be a good one or get better than it was. MR. GOSS!! You will be missed on this earth, in or memorys forever!! I am sure you are happier now than you were here!! God Bless you and your family!!

Thank You for all the candy!!, wonderful stories, and words of wisedom that only you could give all of the thousands peoples lives and hearts you touched!!

Mr Goss.. I did not get to know you personally by I can still remember the day my son came home and said "Mom, tomorrow is our substitutes last day our teacher is coming back" and I responded "I thought you usually do not like your substitutes and he said.. "oh no Mr Goss is the coolest teacher I have ever had he tells me stories of what he as done and studied and he almost had me convinced to change my career choice" and at that moment I knew he was a great man because my son is not easily enfluenced as he has wanted to be a software engineer since he was five.. My children were very sad to hear of the loss but as we all know you will always be alive in our memories no matter how great or small...



you will be missed but I am sure you are in a better place..

Dear Mr. Goss,

I will miss you very much and your stories. You were one of my favorite teachers that made learning fun and I believe God pick a good person, who loved to teach. My god be with you forever and with your family. God Bless

Students remember very few teachers over the years. It's apparent no one can forget Mr. Goss. Twenty years later, I am sharing memories of my middle school and high school days with my teenage daughter and her friends, and Mr. Goss's classes are one of the first fun stories that come to mind. I remeber vividly thinking that if we got him to tell us a war story, we would get out of classwork. I didn't realize until later that I was still learning. Not just about history, but about life. It seems he left an impression on everyone he met and a part of him will live on through all of us.

Mr. Goss, I can't imagine Spring High School without you. You will be greatly missed. Thank you for everything!

Thank you Mr Goss for being a great impact on many of the students life @ Spring High through those time that you have been there Thank you very much

Crystal Sweet young lady that you would always call me.

Mr. Goss was not just a teacher to me, but an inspration. I hope that my daughter will be lucky enough to find a inspration like he was to me!

Thanks for everything Mr. Goss



You were a true inspiration for me.

thanks mr.goss for every thing your stories and games will be missed...NO one could ever replace you...you were the BEST friend and teacher anyone could have....

The Bible says that a good man leaves an inheritence for his children's children. I believe that 'inheritance' is a legacy, and Mr. Goss has done just that.

Mr. Goss was so much more than a substitute teacher. I will never forget the impact he had on myself as well as so many other students. Its funny how I have absolutely no memory of a single student ever disrespecting him. I remember hearing two classmates of mine debating whether or not to skip class, but when they saw Mr. Goss, they automatically decided to stay. He was that good. I will never forget the great war stories, the jokes, and "the game". Its amazing how one man can make such an impact on so many people. We will miss you Mr. Goss, See ya in heaven!

Mr Goss was truly the BEST! I am out of the area now (Ohio) and I have just heard this awful news. I consider myself a better person for having known him. I had the privilege of being his student at Dueitt as well as seeing him many times (too many times) in ISS at Spring. I am not sure I would have made it through those LONG BORING days of in school suspension without him. He was definitely as asset to the SISD and I am sure will be deeply missed. My thoughts & prayers are with his family

I just want to say Thank you very much Mr. Goss for the great impact you had on my life and that you will always be missed by those who love you. You taught a lot of stuff that will help me get through life. And I will always remember it.

I just want to say thank you Mr. Goss for all of the many years of the incredible impact you have had on every person you have crossed paths with. Your plus and minus board, your numerous, but always educational and interesting war stories and your contagious sense of humor are some of your many admiring attributes. You were someone for all types of students to look up to. It didn't matter what race or gender you were, you treated everyone the same, like a person!! You will always be missed. There will never be another teacher quite like you. THANK YOU!!!

Its' hard to believe that a man who has touched the lives of so many young minds will no longer be able to share his gift of wisdom. I was lucky enough to have Mr. Goss as a sub more than a few times. Every time I walked into class and saw him standing there I knew that I could not wait until it was "Super Bonus" time. He had a way of capturing you attention with his stories of his time served in the military. I now am a member of the Military and i believe that a small part of it was due to his stories. No one person who ever had Mr. Goss as a sub will ever forget him and all the things he brought to Spring High School.



You will be Missed Mr. Goss.

As you go through life, you learn about the historic persons who improved our world. You never seem to notice the everyday heroes

that occupy our daily lives. My father-in-law, Gunther F. Goss, was such a hero. He was a dedicated father, teacher, church member, community volunteer, and an all around nice guy. Gus cared deeply about his family, his community (in particular, the schools), and his country. The world is definitely a better place for his caring. Although we really miss him, we take comfort in the fun he is having talking to other historic people in heaven.

Mr. Goss was the right man at the right time either being a teacher, a parent, a community member or my father in law. Gus was the only person I had met that could out talk myself and did so with me asking for more.



I never had him as my teacher in school but he did teach me many things about life over these last 24 years that I have been married into the Goss family.



He accepted me for who I was, never tried to change me (although my flaws were numerous) and trusted me with his daughter.



Gunther Goss was/is a great man and although I will miss him, he remains with me every day.

Dearest Dad,



There was no Dad in the whole that was more fun to be around with than you. My sibs and I always wanted to go with you to do errands around town; you made the most mundane trip a joy. We would run into your students and townspeople after school hours; how they would look up to you and recall the delight in their voices when they said, “Hello Mr. Goss!” I wasn’t disappointed when my school chum told me there wasn’t any Santa Claus, you were Santa Claus; you are and always will be my best Santa. Visiting you, Mom and the family in Houston at Christmas is the best time of year; I remember those Texas-size inflatable Santas on your front lawn greeting us after getting off the plane from NJ. I will continue to keep Christmas in my heart. Thanks again for walking me down the aisle! I love you so much dad.

(I also want to thank everyone who gave us much love and help during this sad time.)

Mr. Goss' stories entertained and rewarded many students at Spring High School.Every time I walked into class and saw him...it made the day so much better, and always being on his "positive" side and being the champ at the number game made it much much better. He lived an extordinary life and I wish the rest of the kids to enter into SHS could experience the joy and the awsome war stories he brought to our school. Everyone will definitly miss him!RIP



Katie Kendrick C/O 2005