Born 13 Sept 1913, McPherson County, Kansas. Parents Christian B. and Adina Goering. Baptized at Eden Mennonite Church, Moundridge, Kansas, 1929. Married Verna Mae Kaufman, 23 Aug 1940. Children: Mary Jo Preheim, LaDeen Frey. Died 4 July 1995.
Graduated from Bethel College 1940. Graduated from Mennonite Biblical Seminary 1950, master's in religious education.
Camp director in Civilian Public Service. Served with Mennonite Central Committee in Europe, postwar reconstruction.
Fund raising and development at Bethel College, 1946-1960, 1963-1966. Executive secretary of General Conference Mennonite Church, 1960-1963.
Also was an administrator or fund raiser for: Bloomington, Illinois, Mennonite Hospital, Settlement Institutions of Appalachia (Knoxville, TN); Freeman (SD) Junior College, Kidron Bethel Inc. (North Newton, KS); Memorial Home (Moundridge, KS); Offender/Victim Ministries (Newton, KS); Cross Winds Conference Center (Hesston, KS).