Huntley 158 mourns the passing of Eugene “Gene” Goeglein. During his time in Huntley 158, Mr. Goeglein had a great impact on numerous students as well as his fellow staff members.
Mr. Goeglein served as principal of Huntley High School from 1987 to 1995.
“He was a great mentor to me and much more than that he was a true friend,” said Terry Awrey, a longtime District administrator who retired as associate superintendent in 2018. “All I can say is that I loved the man and will miss him dearly.”
Mr. Goeglein, a Lake in the Hills resident, moved on from Huntley 158 to take the position of assistant regional superintendent of schools, later ascending to the position of regional superintendent of schools for McHenry County. In that role, he continued to be a part of the Huntley 158 community, providing life/safety inspections and other services. He retired from that role in 2011.
Those interested in honoring his memory are encouraged to donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County.
His obituary can be read at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/nwherald/name/eugene-goeglein-obituary?pid=198486958.
