Mr. Erwin Goering

May 4, 1927 - July 11, 2016

Erwin Goering “Opa”, age 89, of Union Grove, passed away Monday, July 11, 2016 at All Saints – Racine. Erwin was born in Altalexandrovka, Ukraine, a German community on May 4, 1927, son of late Adolf and Olga (nee: Holz) Goering. In 1943 Erwin moved to Schwabisch Hall, Germany and completed an apprenticeship for cabinet making. In 1955, Erwin immigrated to the USA where he met the love of his life, Hella Kah. Hella immigrated in 1956, they met at vocational school learning the English language. Erwin and Hella were united in marriage October 4, 1958. Erwin worked for many years at Racine Wood Products/Christensen Woodwork, then eventually retiring from Hans Hanson Danish Imports in 1992. Erwin traveled extensively throughout the world with many trips returning to his homeland often and even visiting his birthplace in the Ukraine. His last visit to Germany was in April, 2015. A devote Lutheran his passion was to play the Button Box for the Harmony Club and many organizations and private gatherings throughout Racine and Kenosha counties. Among his many hobbies – gardening, cabinet making, he was also a proud member of MGV Harmonia, Button Box Club, and DANK. Above all Erwin was a devoted husband, father, grandfather who was loved and appreciated by his family. He will be deeply missed. Survivors include his loving wife Hella of 57 years, his children Andreas (Diana Wingo)Goering of Eugene, Oregon, Teresa (Ed) McLenna of Gilbert, Arizona, Patricia (Jake) Guentzel of Waterford, Wisconsin, grandchildren David (Dana), Mandi, Christopher, Tom, Davey, Lily, Kylie and Lynsie, great-grandsons Porter and Ryker, sisters Herta Kaiser, Lilli (Walter) Braendle both of Germany,many nieces nephews and cousins throughout Germany and Ukraine, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters Erika (Kurt) Hauser, Hilde (Werner) Lippold, brother-in-law Rudy Kaiser and his Godson Reinhold Hauser. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 15, 2016, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 145 South 6th Street, Waterford, visitation from 3-5pm, service at 5pm with light dinner to follow. Private internment to be held Saturday July 16th at West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Racine. Special thanks to the All Saints ER and Cardiac Care Unit of Racine for their loving and compassionate care. Mealy Funeral Home Waterford, Wisconsin 262-534-2233 www.mealyfuneralhome.com