Carl Richard Ghere, 85, died November 14, 2023. He was born in Harper, Kansas on November 19, 1937, to Russel James Ghere and Mary Inez (Neighbors) Ghere.
He graduated from Harper High School in 1955. Carl proudly served in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Myer, Virginia where he was a staff car driver. He worked at Eaton Corporation where he retired after almost 40 years.
In 1971, Carl took a leap of faith and went on a blind date that turned into a marriage proposal. He married Judith Ann Doane on February 26, 1972.
He is survived by his wife of almost 52 years, his children Tara Ghere and Tyson Ghere (Shalah O’Callaghan); his grandchildren Danielle Ghere (Devon Dodge), Chance Ghere, and Cassidy Ghere; four great-grandchildren Jalen, Liliana, DeAndre, and Joaquin Dodge; one brother Clyde (Sharol) Ghere of Harper, KS, one sister Pauline (Doug) Oliver of Harper, KS, one sister-in-law Marilyn Ghere of Sedgwick, KS, one brother-in-law Jerry (Janet) Doane; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Howard (Donna), Leonard, Raymond, and Floyd Ghere.
Carl’s biggest passion was his family and helping others. His favorite hobbies were motorcycles and horses. He used to race his motorcycle in Marquette, KS before he started his family. He was a member of Sand Hill Saddle Club where he would take his horses Blaze, Star, and Ocho to participate in fun shows. He also enjoyed fishing, gardening, growing giant sunflowers with his grandkids, western movies, and reading. He loved entertaining his kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, and all their friends with his long-winded tales of whatever he decided to talk about that day that usually surrounded hunting, fishing, being a cowboy, his time in the military, or growing up on the farm in Harper. When you knew Carl long enough, you got to see the ornery side of his personality with practical jokes. He kept his friends and family on their toes because you never knew what he was up to.
At Carl’s request, cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Fairview Cemetery in Danville, KS at 11 a.m. A time to meet with the family and celebrate Carl’s life will be immediately following at the Harper United Methodist Church 1268 E. 14th St Harper, KS 67058.
In lieu of flowers, memorial suggestions are to the Sand Hill Saddle Club or a worthy nonprofit close to your heart.