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Diane Stopera
December 25, 2022 | Champlin, MN | Family
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Dorff, Henry A., Jr. age 91, born in Minneapolis, long-time devoted citizen of Brooklyn Center, passed away on December 29, 2013. Preceded in death by his wife, Emily. He was a beloved father to sons, Burt Dorff (Yani), CA and Dennis Olson- Dorff (Denyse), WI; daughters, Mary Rowshanaee (Mehdi), NC and Carol Hall (Mike). Also survived by six grandchildren, Alison and Stuart Dorff, Jacob and Bryce Dorff, Rostin and Eve Rowshanaee; brother, Bob; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was an active civic and church leader, a retired accountant and life-long patriot who served in the Army during WWII (Battle of the Bulge) as a paratrooper in the 17th Airborne Div. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, January 2nd, at the Church of St. Alphonsus, 70th and Halifax Aves. N., Brooklyn Center. Visitation 3-5:30 PM (with a prayers and sharing 5-5:30 PM) Wednesday, January 1st, at Evans-Nordby Funeral Home, 6000 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center. Visitation also 1 hour prior to Mass at church. Burial Crystal Lake Cemetery. Thank you to all the loving, caring staff at Gracewood Assisted Living and St. Croix Hospice. Evans-Nordby 763-533-3000 www.evansnordby.com
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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A terrific god parent who I Always loved and loved seeing!!!
Diane Stopera
December 25, 2022 | Champlin, MN | Family
Mary and Family, You are still on my mind. I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I am glad you were there with him.
Barbara Haley
February 08, 2014 | Smithfield, NC
Carol and Mike: We were so sorry to hear of Henry's passing. Our sincere condolences on your loss.
Julie & Don
January 21, 2014 | Minneapolis, MN
I remember Hank fondly with his beautiful smile and sparkling eyes! I enjoyed his Easter poems and sense of humor! Such a kind and loving soul. Sending prayers to his family during this difficult time. An exceptional man who lived a joyous full life and will be missed.
Monica Fooe
January 06, 2014 | Coeur D'Alene, ID
To all the Dorffs
I will always remember our special times at the river house and the individual poems Uncle Hank did for each of us, each year on Easter as we hunted for our eggs. Such a loving guy. Although you'll be missed lots, I toast to a life well lived. A life that all that knew Hank can look up to. -I imagine right now he is smiling along with Emily somewhere in the warmth of heaven. Peace and love.
Heather Bassler Zemien
January 06, 2014
We are truly sorry to hear of the loss in Mehdi and Mary's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
David and Susan Uy
January 06, 2014 | Raleigh, NC
Mary and family, Sorry to hear about Henry's passing. I sold his townhome a few years ago and was a friend through Earle Brown Days. We have missed him the last few years on the committee. Glad he is with Emily and at peace now. I will be making a $25 donation to the BC Rotary Foundation in his memory. Prayers for you and your family.
January 06, 2014
Thank you for being a wonderful father-in-law. It has been an honor to be an "honorary Dorff". I see you in my husband, Dennis, and our sons, Jacob and Bryce. A little bit of rascal. A lot of fun. Smart. Insightful. A great problem solver. You are one of a kind. Love, Denyse
January 04, 2014
Mary, I know your hearts will always be filled with wonderful memories and joyful times with your father. His WW II bio is amazing, he is a most impressive example of the greatest generation. Men like him are not born everyday, we should all thank God that we were blessed with patriots like him.
Tom Mims
January 02, 2014 | Hephzibah, GA