DR. LUTHER RAY GOHLKE, 80, went to be with God
on July 26, 2014 in Abilene, TX, with burial at
Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger, TX.
He was born May 6, 1934 to Arnold Herman and Carrie
Mae Kusch Gohlke in Gay Hill, TX. Luther and Pat
were married in April of 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 in 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, TX 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 & woodcrafts. Recently
Luther & 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 ˝ years, Patricia Broyles
Gohlke. His son Martin Gohlke (RHS-1975) and wife Carla of
Ranger; daughter Carrie Teaff (RHS-1977) & husband Steve of
Frisco; daughter Greta Stephens (RHS-1979) and husband Greg
of North Richland Hills; daughter Amy Gohlke (RHS-1988) of
Lubbock; daughter Lori Edgar (RHS-1990) & 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.
WIFE: PATRICIA ANN BROYLES GOHLKE, 86, went to
her heavenly home on Aug. 26, 2021, with burial in Evergreen
Cemetery.
She was born March 3, 1935, to Clifford J Broyles & Helen
Marie Downs Broyles in Yuma, AZ. In 1935, Patricia and her
family moved from Yuma to San Bernardino, CA. Following
her residence in San Bernardino, Patricia and her family
moved to Clovis, NM in 1948. She graduated from Clovis
High School and continued her education at Austin College
in Sherman, TX.
While attending Austin College, Patricia met the love of
her life, Luther Ray Gohlke. Patricia and Luther married
in April of 1955. The two then moved to Galveston, TX
where Luther would attend medical school. After Luther
graduated medical school, the two made their home in
Ranger, TX in 1960. While living in Ranger, Patricia
owned two clothing stores: Cactus and Calico in Ranger
and The Mine Shaft in Abilene. She also had a love of
antiques that led her to later open the Out of The Past
Antique Mall in Ranger. Patricia was a devout Christian
who was a member of the Mesquite and Rusk Church of
Christ in Ranger & followed by Daugherty Street Church
of Christ in Eastland. Patricia lived in Ranger over 55
years and was an active member of the community through
Ranger Historical Preservation Society and even a troop
leader for the Girl Scouts.
Patricia is preceded in death by her husband, father,
mother, her brother Clifford Broyles and sister-in-law
Betty Broyles.
She is survived by her 5 beloved children, son Martin
Gohlke and Carla of Robinson; daughter Carrie Gohlke
Teaff and Steve of Frisco; daughter Greta Gohlke Stephens
and Greg of Bowie; daughter Amy Gohlke of Lubbock; and
daughter Lori Gohlke Edgar and Kenny of Leander. She
is also survived by her sister Margaret Broyles McDowell
and Neil of Weed, California. Patricia was blessed with
12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, & many nieces
and nephews.
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