Wayne Frederick Gohl, Sr. Obituary (1934

Wayne Frederick Gohl Sr., 88, of Yakima, Washington, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2022, at Garden Village, with his sons at his side. Wayne was born June 7, 1934, in Yakima, Washington, to Fred and Lorena Gohl. Wayne was the oldest of five children. He was raised in Ahtanum, Washington, until his teen years, when the family moved to a farm on Meadowbrook Road, south of the town of Ahtanum. Wayne graduated from Yakima High School in 1952, and then started his apprenticeship in Carpenters Union within a couple of weeks. Most of his carpenter career was as a cabinet maker for United Builders, retiring in 1996. On June 1, 1957, Wayne married Frances Bailey, the love of his life. Their married life was put on hold with Wayne being drafted into the Army later that month. Wayne served two years of active duty, most of the time being spent in Korea. This was followed by three years in the reserves. In May 1960, Wayne and Frances welcomed their first child, Wayne Jr., Greg followed in August 1961, and Brian in May 1964. In June 1961, Wayne and Frances purchased the farm from Waynes parents, here they both lived the rest of their lives. From 1961 to the end of the 1970s, Wayne farmed and raised cattle on this property in the Ahtanum area, along with about 100 acres of leased land, while working as a cabinet maker. As they got older, his sons helped with the farming and ranching activities, with much support from Frances. Wayne enjoyed many outdoor activities, including hunting many years, with his friend, Stan Emerick, and Stans sons, and his own sons. He enjoyed fishing and camping with brother and sister in-laws, Maurice and Donna Barnes, Alan and Mary Ann Champoux, Gary and Shirley Schademan, in addition to many trips with his own family. Wayne is survived by his three sons, Wayne Jr. (Debbie), Greg (Diane), and Brian (Kim), seven grandchildren, Stephanie (Miles) McElhinney, Randy (Amie) Gohl, Kristi (Bryan) Krumperman, Staci Gohl (Oscar Reyes), Katelyn Gohl, Tyler (Megan) Gohl, Kylee Gohl (Oliver St Clair), nine great-grandchildren, Conor Gohl, Madysyn Gohl, Wyett Gohl, Sutton Gohl, Liam McElhinney, Brynn McElhinney, Teddy Krumperman, Josie Krumperman, and Remi Krumperman. His brothers, Gene (Karen) Gohl, and Allan Gohl, his sister, Darlene Todd. His brother and sister in-laws, Maurice and Donna Barnes, Mary Ann Champoux, Jim and Sue Bailey, and Phillip Fluaitt. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Frances, sister, Joan Fluaitt, great-grandson, Codey Gohl, brother in-laws, Bill Todd, Alan Champoux, Gary Schademan, Robert (Bob) Murphy, sister in-laws, Shirley Schademan and Jane Murphy, his parents, Fred and Lorena Gohl, and his father and mother in-law, Tom and Elsie Bailey. Pallbearers for the service will be Randy Gohl, Conor Gohl, Tyler Gohl, Miles McElhinney Bryan Krumperman, and Oliver St. Clair. A Viewing will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 10:00am-12:00pm at Brookside Funeral Home (500 W. Prospect, Moxee, Washington 98936). A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, July 29, 2022 at West Hills Memorial Park at 11:00am. A Reception will be held at the Blue Barn located at the Wiley City Fairgrounds, on South Wiley road just south of the Ahtanum Elementary School. The family would like to thank the following people and organizations for their help and care for Wayne throughout the years. Dr. Paul Tompkins and his staff, Dr. Mark Berman and his staff, Cornerstone Medicine, especially Linnea and Jennifer, Yakima Heart Center, and Garden Village and their staff who did a wonderful job in caring for Wayne in his last couple of months of life. We are grateful to all. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Visitation Brookside Funeral Home Thursday, July 28, 2022 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 500 W. Prospect Rd Moxee, WA 98936 Graveside Service West Hills Memorial Park Friday, July 29, 2022 11:00 AM 11800 Douglas Rd Yakima, Washington 98908 Reception Wiley City Fairgrounds Friday, July 29, 2022 3120 S Wiley Rd Yakima, Washington 98908 Blue Barn located at the Wiley City Fairgrounds, on South Wiley road just south of the Ahtanum Elementary School.