Richard Gene Gohre
April 23, 1941 - February 25, 2015
Obituary
Gohre, Richard G. “Rich”
DEFOREST-Richard G. “Rich” Gohre, age 73, passed away with his family by his side, on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on April 23, 1941, in Monona, the son of Harold and Lillian (Hagen) Gohre. He married Dawn Littlejohn, having been together for over 26 years. Rich was a “renaissance man”, having the talent to support himself while living in different parts of the country before settling in the Madison area where he was a maintenance manager for Madison Gaming and several apartment complexes. He loved animals, and animals loved him, which led to training racehorses at one point. Rich enjoyed playing poker, golfing and joking around with his grandchildren. Rich is survived by his wife, Dawn; children, Rhonda (Mark) Mitchell, and Richard (Sherrie) Gohre Jr. ; step-daughter, Samantha (Jeff) Thomas; grandchildren, Alyssa and Jonathan Thomas, Justin, Joel, and Jared Mitchell, and Kaenul and Rozalynn Gohre; great-grandchildren, Shylo, Shay, Elliona, and Zion; a brother, Jerome (Theresa) Gohre; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Celebration of Richard’s Life and sharing of memories will be held at the GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL HOME, 2950 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., on Sunday, March 1, 2015, with a luncheon to follow. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Celebration of Life
Sun Mar 1, 2015 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Fitchburg • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
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Cathy Telstad Rogers
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Dick you were a great guy always making others laugh. I remember when I had the measles and you came into my parents bedroom anyway to bring me a wire ball that changed shapes. This really helped to keep entertained for hours since we had no TV's in bedrooms then. Thank you for being a part of my life you will be truly missed. My deepest sympathies goes out to your family and your brother Jerry's family. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
P.S. This apology is over 50 years past due I am so sorry for how my 1/2 sister treated you. I wish I could of delivered this message in person to you.
Love, Cathy Telstad Rogers
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Richard F Viney
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To Jerry Gohre and family, we are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers! Ruth and Richard Viney
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Linda Simonson
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Dawn and family i am so sorry to hear about your loss. I just found out. Richard was a GREAT guy, but you already know that. He was so kind hearted and thoughtful he will be greatly missed. He was quite the family man and will be missed by many. Just remember you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.