Tag Archives: Al

The first four

Posted on June 7, 2011 by robertagoering

From the archives of Walter & Frieda

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The first six

Posted on May 30, 2011 by robertagoering

From the archives of Dan & Grace. Walt, Elva, Frieda / Al, Dan, Bill

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Shared experiences with Al

Posted on May 25, 2011 by robertagoering

Shared experiences with Al part 1 shared experiences with Al part 2 by Dan Goering Alvin J. Goering was born June 6, 1918, and died September 16, 1939.  When Al was born, he augmented the family size to two boys … Continue reading →

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The Military & Alternative Service Project – response from Walt

Posted on April 12, 2011 by robertagoering

The request letter May 27 1992 Dear Marcia: I remember thinking to myself, “At least he won’t have to become involved in the war”. This was Sept. 1939. I am referring to your Uncle Alvin who was taken from us, and is … Continue reading →

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Depression Christmas stories

Posted on March 24, 2011 by robertagoering

by Herb Goering We always looked forward to Christmas with great expectations. There were three major events, School Christmas program, Church Christmas program and the Christmas morning event at home. At school we had a gift exchange at which gifts … Continue reading →

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My brother Bill

Posted on March 15, 2011 by robertagoering

by Herb Goering From my earliest memories I followed big brothers around.  First Walt, then Al, followed by Bill and Dan. Bill and Dan were buddies and most of the time they got along very well. However there were times … Continue reading →

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Stories from Uncle Dan (Dan H. Goering)

Posted on February 25, 2011 by robertagoering

Originally published in the Goering Gazette, July 1989 The following are glimpses of real life experiences that I recall about Mother and Dad (ed: Jessie Schrag Goering and John B. Goering) during my childhood. Some of these events may not … Continue reading →

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Guardian Angel stories

Posted on February 17, 2011 by robertagoering

originally published in the Goering Gazette July, 1989 Herb remembers a breakfast of wheat cereal. Somehow in the passing of the bowl from his hands to someone else the bowl slipped and landed right on John’s head and arms. He … Continue reading →

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