Karl Goering

“If you’re reading this, I’ve reached the end of the road, and life. I’ve enjoyed both (roads and life), but nothing lasts forever.”         - Karl Goering

Born December 11, 1940, died June 17, 2025. Long time resident of Northville, Michigan. Devoted husband of Marilynn Grace (Bloodworth) Goering. Loving and proud father of Elizabeth Lynn (Gerald) Reigle of Florida and Christine Anne (Adam) Lally of Connecticut. Born in Cleveland, OH, son of the late Wilbur B. Goering and Mathilda A. (Werman) Goering. Brother of the late Bernard W. (Joan) Goering. Uncle of nine.

Graduate of Case Institute of Technology (BSME) and Michigan State University (MBA) who greatly enjoyed his career as an automotive engineer. Worked for Kelsey-Hayes Company and others, retiring from Robert Bosch LLC. Longtime member of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) and Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). In retirement, he took great pleasure in travels with wife Marilynn.

“No, not everything in life was perfect, but enough to make it mostly seem so. I wish the same for you. Many thanks to friends, relatives and co-workers who made the journey more pleasant. And deepest love to Marilynn, Elizabeth and Christine for making life worthwhile.” - Karl Goering

A memorial visitation will be held Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Casterline Funeral Home, 122 West Dunlap, Northville. He will be laid to rest at Rural Hill Cemetery in Northville.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the SAE Foundation encouraging student participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at http://saefoundation.org/.