Douglas "Doug" William Goessman Pekin, Illinois Obituary

Douglas "Doug" William Goessman

Douglas “Doug” William Goessman, 51, of Pekin passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the University of Chicago Medical Center. He was born March 23, 1969 in Chicago. He is survived by his mother, Lucinda Goessman, and his children he loved very much, Shea Goessman, Addison Goessman, Ada Shipman-Goessman and Cade Shipman-Goessman. His grandparents, William and Virginia Goessman preceded him in death. Doug graduated from Weber High School in Chicago and received his bachelor’s degree in studio art and received his teaching certification from Western Illinois University. He was a proud member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He taught visual arts at Richwoods for 12 years, including courses in ceramics, sculpture, graphic design, painting, and dual credit art. He was a professional artist and maintained his own studio in Peoria. He spent 13 years as a graphics designer at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. His studio work has been displayed in galleries throughout Chicago and internationally, as well as in Peoria. Doug co-founded the Speakeasy Art Center in Pekin, was a member of the Peoria Art Guild and board member of Peoria’s Contemporary Art Center. He was a member of the American Baseball Coaches Association, the Illinois Coaches Association, the United Baseball Academy, and he founded the Peoria-Metro Furies Baseball Club and co-founded the Illinois Steel Baseball Club. Doug was a varsity assistant baseball coach at Limestone High School before taking over as head coach at Richwoods. Due to COVID restrictions, the services for Doug are limited to his immediate family. However, the Goessman family would like to provide the staff and families of Richwoods an opportunity to say their goodbyes. The funeral procession will drive through the Richwoods' Parking Lot at 10 AM this Saturday, September 26th. If you would like to come to Richwoods High School on Saturday to pay your respects to Doug and his family, please arrive before 10 AM. You may line the front of the building and baseball field to show your love and support. Masks and social distancing will be observed. The procession will enter off University St. (by the school marquee) and exit off University St. (by the tennis courts). Private burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Pekin. The family has entrusted Abts Mortuary in Pekin with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at abtsmortuary.com
March 23, 1969 - September 20, 202003/23/196909/20/2020
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Jane Kuban
September 25, 2020
You'll forever be the ANGEL in our outfield...
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Coach M. Scolastico
August 20, 2021
RIP Red Horde, Outstanding alum & valued member of our baseball team. May God's Light shine upon you & may your familly be blessed with his love. Looking at our team pictures at Comiskey Park, right now.
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Mel Magner
March 8, 2021
So very sad..I just heard this news....I was close friends with Doug "Dougie" as we called him growing up in Chicago, up until we were about 10, when my Family moved. I have many fond memories of Doug, his Grandmother, Virginia and Cindy, his Mom, whom I was also sad to ... Continue Reading
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Shad Hickman
September 26, 2020
One of the things about Doug I loved the most was that he was excellent at filtering out the BS in life and I will miss our conversations because he truly did care about the kids and his attitude and outlook was always about the brighter side of things and he always made... Continue Reading
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Zatayia
September 26, 2020
Heyy Mr. G We Had A Lot Of Memories You Was My Favorite Teacher We Had The Closest Bond Man🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️ But Fly High🕊❤️
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Chris Sallee
September 25, 2020
Doug was more loved and admired than i think anyone ever realized. Including Doug. His passion for his kids, art, baseball and helping those to improve their gifts was evident through all that is being shared since his illness and now journey upwards. Godspeed Doug. You ... Continue Reading
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Steve Terrell
September 25, 2020
Coach G I cannot thank you enough for what you did for my son Nick Terrell. He is exactly where he wants to be in life right now at college and playing on his college baseball team. Thank you for all you did for him. You are one of those special teachers or coach that t... Continue Reading
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Steve Terrell
September 25, 2020
Coach G you will be missed on and off the ball field for years to come but you left a legacy you should be most proud of and the memories that were made too. God bless you and rest in peace coach, father, mentor and friend.

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Derek Hemingway
September 25, 2020
A true Baseball guy who was a great friend, artist and teacher-but even a better Father. Rest In Peace Doug you will be truly missed.

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James H Beebe
September 24, 2020
It's hard to accept that a long time friend has passed. I cannot help but ask myself why I did not reach out sooner and stay in contact. Life is busy and we get focused on our own things I guess. I will miss Doug and will always wish I would have been able to reconnec... Continue Reading
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Will Smith
September 24, 2020
Thoughts and prayers for the family of Coach G. Coach G may you rest in the arms of heavens angels my brother you will be missed. The impact you left on all those who got to know you will be felt for a lifetime, and I cannot thank you enough for having the opportunity t... Continue Reading