On the morning of June 29, John Goerger was fatally injured in an agricultural aviation accident. Goerger was a pilot for Wilbur-Ellis Company and operated out of its Lisbon, N.D., branch. The accident occurred west of Gwinner, N.D. Goerger was flying an Air Tractor 602 that crashed in route from the Lisbon airport to a field he was going to spray. The NTSB is investigating the accident. 

 

Goerger is survived by his wife, Cathryn, and three children ages 14, 4 and 3. Any cards, memorials or donations may be sent to the Goerger family at the address below.

 

 

Please keep John’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers as they attempt to cope with this tragedy.