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Josef Gohring Obituary

Josef Gohring of Baldwin, MD passed away on January 23rd, 2025 after a lengthy battle with congestive heart failure. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Mary Frances Gohring, his two sons Daniel (Kate) Gohring of Olalla, Washington and Oliver (Darcey) Gohring of Summit, NJ, his brother Hermann (Maria) Gohring of Offenburg, Germany and his four grandchildren Adelaide, Anna, Liam and Christian.

Originally from Germany, Josef and his family came to Maryland in 1977 after seven years in Bermuda. Josef was a longtime chef at Peerce's plantation, and owner of Josef's Country Inn in Fallston, MD for 31 years. After retirement he enjoyed spending time with friends and family at his Elk River home, playing cards, watching soccer and enjoying life.

A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday January 30th at Highview Funeral home in Fallston, MD from 2-4pm and 6-8pm with an additional celebration on Friday January 31st from 1-4pm at the Black Forest Taphouse in Fallston, MD.

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Published by Baltimore Sun from Jan. 29 to Feb. 10, 2025.

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Tanya B Rodich

February 5, 2025

We miss Peerce's Plantation and also Josef's Country Inn.
May his memory be a blessing.

Mike Richardson

February 3, 2025

My wife and I have many fond memories of not only great meals at Josef's restaurant but also many interesting conversations with him about his home in the Black Forest area of Bavaria. We have really missed him since Josef's closed 10 years ago. May he RIP and condolences to his family.

Richard & Yvette Moore

January 31, 2025

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends on such a great loss. We had many phenomenal dining experiences at his restaurant, which brings beautiful memories flooding back with a smile on our faces.

Jean Haddaway

January 31, 2025

SO sorry to hear this sad news & sending my heartfelt Condolences to Mary, Daniel, Oliver & the family at this sad time. I feel fortunate to have known & worked with Josef many years as a waitress at Peerce's Planatation & then at Josef's Country Inn as well. His culinary skills were legendary & he was quite a unique character too. Enjoyed so many fond memories of working with him & all the staff at both restaurants. He will definitely be missed!
With sincere sympathy, Jeannie (Rowan) Haddaway

Your Neighbor

January 30, 2025

I was so sorry to read of your loss and wanted to offer my sincere condolences. Losing someone in death is one of the most heart wrenching things we endure. Please take comfort in all the memories you have, find hope in the scriptures and gain strength from the power of prayer.

Ray Gordon

January 30, 2025

We always enjoyed having dinner at Josef's Restaurant. Sometimes he would sit with us and talk about his German connections. He was a kind and interesting man.

Cindy Lee

January 29, 2025

I remember when my friend Linda got married. She wanted strawberries for her reception. No one had them , no one could find them. I believe, if I'm remembering correctly it was the day before her wedding, here came Josef walking up to her house with 2 flats of strawberries. What does that tell you.

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30

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Highview Funeral Home, Cremation & Cemetery Services

3433 Fallston Rd, Fallston, MD 21047

Jan

30

Celebration of Life

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Highview Funeral Home, Cremation & Cemetery Services

3433 Fallston Rd, Fallston, MD 21047

Jan

31

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Black Forest Taphouse

Fallston, MD

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Highview Funeral Home, Cremation & Cemetery Services

3433 Fallston Rd, Fallston, MD 21047

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