Luther Ray Gohlke

Dr. Luther Ray Gohlke went to be with God July 26, 2014 at Hendrick Medical Center at the age of 80. He was born May 6, 1934 to Arnold Herman and Carrie Mae Kusch Gohlke in Gay Hill, Texas.

Luther and Pat were married April 7, 1955. Later that year Luther graduated from Austin College in Sherman. He then went on to graduate from University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 1959. Luther then continued with his residency at John Peter Smith in Ft. Worth. Luther and Pat made Ranger their home July 4, 1960 where he established his medical practice. His practice was interrupted for one year, as he was called to active duty in the 49th Armored Division. Luther, also known as “Doc” served Ranger and the surrounding communities for 42 years. He has touched and influenced the lives of so many people throughout his life. After retiring from medicine in 2002 for health reasons, he focused on his cattle business and woodcrafts. Recently Luther and Pat purchased properties in Ranger to renovate in an effort to give back to Ranger for supporting him for so many years.

He is preceded in death by his father, mother and brother Duane Gohlke and sister in law Bobbie.

He is survived by his wife of 59 ½ years, Patricia Broyles Gohlke. His son Martin and wife Carla of Ranger; daughter Carrie Teaff and husband Steve of Frisco; daughter Greta Stephens and husband Greg of North Richland Hills; daughter Amy Gohlke of Lubbock; daughter Lori Edgar and husband Kenny of Georgetown. Luther was blessed with 12 grandchildren and 5 great grand children. One brother Gene Gohlke and sister in law Judy of Denton and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Monday, July 28, 2014 from 5:00 – 8:00pm at Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger.
Memorial Service will be Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 10:00am at Daugherty Street Church of Christ Eastland. Graveside following at Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Foster’s Home in Stephenville, Texas.