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Robert Doktor Obituary
PEORIA - Robert S. "Bob" Doktor, 61, of Peoria passed away at 7:23 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born on Dec. 11, 1949, in Philipsburg, Pa., to Stanley J. and Louise (Bodenshok) Doktor. He married Mary S. Mooberry on June 21, 1975, in Peoria.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one niece.
Surviving is his wife, Mary of Peoria; two sons, Brian Doktor of Thornton, Colo., and Christopher Doktor of Fort Bragg, N.C., who is currently serving in Afghanistan; one sister, Mary Ann (Rex) Vaughn of Brimfield, Ill.; and two nieces.
Bob was a graduate of Elmwood High School and attended Bradley University.
He worked as a service manager for many years at Sam Leman in Eureka and then as a service writer for Ray Dennison in Pekin, Ill., until his passing.
He was a model railroad enthusiast and volunteered his time at Mike's Scale Railroads in Peoria.
He helped with the recruiting of mechanic students for ICC and he enjoyed photography, air shows and anything to do with airplanes.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Davison-Fulton-Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria. Funeral services will be Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jack Thompson officiating. Burial will follow the service at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Please visit Bob's story at www.woolsey-wilton.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Doktor
Rosie Davis
November 25, 2011
Mary, I wasn't aware of Bob's passing, so sorry to hear. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Kevin Braker
November 8, 2011
" The time I spent working with Bob in Eureka are still some of my best memories. It was so nice to work with someone that shared my love of sarcasm & humor. Bob made work a fun place to be. The world will miss him."
Kevin Braker
November 8, 2011
"The time I spent working with Bob in Eureka are still some of my best memories. It was so nice to work with someone that shared my love of sarcasm & humor. Bob made work a fun place to be. The world will miss him.
D Block
October 24, 2011
Our Sincere Sympathy to Dok's family. Knowing Dok as my family's service writer. Excellent is not high enough to give him as a wonderful person. Exceptional work ethic, exceptional human being. Dok is a person you would trust because he proved honestly he did the best for you. His life ended to short for all of us.
Dave McDermott
September 13, 2011
Bob was friendly and interesting to talk with at the hobby shop. You have my sympathy upon the loss of a good man.
Cammie Seitz-Hengstberger
September 11, 2011
To the family of Bob, I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. My late husband and I have dealt with him for many years at Dennisons in Pekin. He was a very very nice, competent, and thorough person. I am sure he will be missed by many. I will remember him with a smile as he always greeted me with each time I drive past or go to Dennisons for auto service.
Jim & Margo Kelly
September 5, 2011
Susan, Brian,and Chris,
I feel so very fortunate to have had your
Father for my Brother-In-Law..I just remember his great sense of humor and how
he treated "everybody" with great respect
and compassion..We will all get thru
this, it will take a lot of time. Just
remember all of the good memories we "ALL" had with him..We know he is in
heaven now talking about cars, planes,
or trains,,,it breaks my heart when I
think about him being taken from us too
soon...We loved him dearly.
Jim and Margo
Rich Duley
September 3, 2011
I worked with Bob at Ray Dennison Chevrolet and talked to him every day and will miss him, my sincere condolences go out to his family as I know Bob is with our father in heaven.
jEFFREY BROOMFIELD
September 1, 2011
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY DOK WAS A GREAT PERSON ALWAYS LOVED SEEING HIM WHEN WE EITHER CALLED OR CAME IN TO HAVE OUR VECHILE REPAIR APPOINTMENTS MADE HE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY THE BROOMFIELD FAMILY
Ron & corrine Brown
September 1, 2011
Bob was one of a kind . Friday nights at the hobby shop will not be the same. He will be missed dearly .
Mike & Christie Doloszycki
September 1, 2011
Bob was more than a 'volunteer' at Mike's Scale Rails. He was our Brother, a confidante, always smiling, always had a great sense of humor - it just won't be the same without him. This hole in our hearts will take a long time to heal. Our world got a little bit smaller with Bob's passing.
September 1, 2011
My deepest sympathy during this difficult time, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Margie Rosenthal
Charlotte Smith
August 31, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Dok was always there for me for many years when I would visit Dennison's. He always remembered me and was one of the most kind service person
I have ever encountered and he will be truly missed by us all.
May the comforter bring you peace during this difficult time.
May the Lord bless you all.
Eric Stahl
August 31, 2011
Bob was one of the greatest people I have worked with in the car business over the past 15 years. I am so sorry for his family and friends. He will surely be missed by so many.
Roger Eeten
August 31, 2011
Deepest sympathy to Mary and family DOC was a great co worker nothing can be said about how he treated and greated customers with his warm outgoing personality and warm smile, he will be greatly missed. GOD BLESS
Bill Muir
August 31, 2011
Dear Mary, Brian and Chris,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved husband and father. Although words alone cannot adequately express my sympathy for each of you, please know that you remain in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Jay Cisneros
August 31, 2011
I loved working with Dok. He could joke with the guys or just offer a friendly smile. Real class act.
Terry Stella
August 31, 2011
Bob was good friend. He will always be one of the people that made my life so richer. Bob will always hold a special place on my list of friends I have known in my life.
Doug Johnson
August 31, 2011
I will miss Bob. It was great spending many a Friday night talking "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles". I thank God for the opportunity to meet him and spend time with such a wonderfull man. His family is in my prayers.
JOHN SHALLENBERGER
August 31, 2011
BOB WAS THE "BEST " WHEN IT CAME TO SERVICING HIS CUSTOMERS, ALWAYS FRIENDLY BUT TOOK HIS JOB SERIOUS! WE ALWAYS UPDATED EACH OTHER ON HOW OUR SOLDIERS
( HIS CHRIS & OUR SON JASON) WAS DOING IN THE ARMY AND WHERE THEY WAS. WHAT A LOSS FOR THE FAMILY ALONG WITH HIS OTHER FAMILY DENISON CHEVROLET. WE HAVE YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS, JOHN&DEBBIE SHALLENBERGER
gina arnold
August 31, 2011
Doc was also my service writter, never had to worry about anything! He was always as nice as could be and always seemed to have a smile on his face! He will surely be missed by many! Thoughts & prayers go out to his family & friends! May God bless you all & may he rest in peace!
Aaron and Janet Kirk
August 31, 2011
We lived next-door to Bob and his family on Ridge Road in the late 1970s. We remember Bob's great sense of humor and his generosity. After a snowstorm he could be found on his green John Deere tractor clearing all the sidewalks on Ridge Road. We also remember him giving our son Jeremy fun rides on the same tractor. Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Doktor family.
Charlotte Jibben
August 31, 2011
Dok was "my" service guy at Dennison's after my husband died. I could trust him to tell me the truth about what my car needed and not just taking advantage of my being on my own. I was thinking about him a week or two ago and knew that if I bot a Chevy again, I would get it at Dennisons because of Dok. He was a good guy.
Debbie Heinz
August 31, 2011
Alan was right....Dok never met a stranger! His happy face made you smile even if you were sad! Some people touch your life in a way that no words can explain and Dok was most definately one of those people! He was a great co-worker and most importantly I could trust him to take care of my parents when they came to see him with their service needs. My prayers are with your family. You will be truly missed dear Dok.....you will be truly missed................
August 31, 2011
Bob was my serviceman at Dennisons, the man that took care of my problems. He always did so with coutesy. He was a true gentleman. I will miss him. You have my deepest sympathies for your loss.
Jerry Meyer, Manito
Marilyn Galvan
August 31, 2011
There are many happy memories of Bob's smiling face each time we saw him on Ridge Road. Mary, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Alan Wilson
August 30, 2011
As a co-worker, there are millions of wonderful things I could say about Dok, but the thing that sticks out the most in my mind is that every customer that walked in the door wasn't a stranger to him, just a new friend that he hadn't met yet. He served as an inspiration to us all, and my heart truly is saddened by the loss of someone whom I have looked up to for many years. I wish his family well during this trying time, and my thoughts are with them forever and always as we say our goodbyes.
Shelby & Brian LaMothe
August 30, 2011
We only became acquainted with "Dok" less than 2 years ago when we bought a car where he worked. He provided excellent service and seemed like a real great guy...always very friendly. We were saddened to hear of his passing last week and wish to extend our condolences to his family. I know he will be missed by all.
Christina Alwan Miller
August 30, 2011
Mary, Brian & Chris,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and bring you peace during this difficult time.
Lynne Breitbarth
August 30, 2011
Mary, I'm so sorry. I'm thinking of you and praying for you and the boys.
Dick Elmore
August 30, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the family. Doc was a good, kind and caring man and a good friend. I will miss him greatly.
Lisa Medina Koch
August 30, 2011
Mary, Brian & Chris
I was so surprised & saddened to hear about Bob's passing. I still refer to your old house on Ridge Rd as "the Doktor's house".
I read this Eskimo Proverb years ago & think it seems very comforting at a time like this. I hope it can bring you some peace and comfort.
"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us
to let us know they are happy."
shane schofield
August 30, 2011
I'm going to miss Doc, when times got busy at work he would come over with a work order and sometimes I would complain about how much work I had, he would end up making me laugh and work got done. I told Doc every week "I may complain about how much work you give me...but thank you for pushing me" God bless you Doc
Jerry Waller
August 30, 2011
I met "Doc" in 2000 as a customer at Ray Dennison. He was (my very own) service writer. Over the years we became friends. He went out of his way to do things for me. Every time I'd call for an appointment we would talk for a few moments to see how things were. I've never known a more kind and gentle person. My prayers are with his family and as a vet a special prayer for his son in the service. I will miss him deeply. GOD bless you my friend.
Linda Hallmann
August 30, 2011
Bob was one of the most outgoing and caring persons I have ever known. He went out of his way to help others and touched so many lives; his support was both practical and timely. My prayers are with you and Brian and Chris as you go through these trying times.
Bill and Nancy Prickett
August 30, 2011
I great friend and true gentlemen.
Delores Eagleson-Atkins
August 30, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Mary and your family. Doc was my service consultant at Ray Dennison. He was excellent at his job and was a compassionate person. Doc will be missed.
Rob McAtee
August 30, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Bob when I was tasked with making arrangements for service of our police cars. Bob always took good care of us and truly cared. I will miss Bob very much.
Bob MacDonald
August 30, 2011
My husband always enjoyed chatting with Bob when he worked in Eureka and at Dennison. He was a extremely nice and professional person and will be very much missed.
Bob MacDonald and family
Julia Doloszycki
August 30, 2011
Mary,
I was shocked to hear of Bob. Bob and I were partners in taking inventory at the Train store - we had so much fun. He did so much to help my brother at the store in addition to being a good friend. He is going to be missed by so many who's lives he touched - including me.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Julie Doloszycki - Mike's sister
Lindsey Naffziger
August 30, 2011
I opened the paper the morning and was shocked to see that friendly face I had come to know as my service writer at Dennison. I really enjoyed doing business with him. To Doc's Family, I am saddened that he has passed much too young. I will surely miss him on my next visits; he seemed to be a wonderful person. I am very sorry for your loss.
Rick & Becky Wisner
August 30, 2011
What a wonderful friend and co-worker, our deepest sympathy to Mary and family. He will be in are hearts always.
August 30, 2011
Mary, I was sorry to hear about your husband's passing. My prayers are with you and your family. Jan Traenkenschuh, Bradley University
Mike Hoffman
August 30, 2011
Sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Bob in Eureka for several years. He was a great co-worker and friend. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort your hearts today and always with precious memories.
Jeff Siltman
August 30, 2011
Deepest sympathy to you Mary and your family. Dok was a man of great honor and respect. I will never have another service consultant with the diginity and professionalism Dok had. He was truely special and will never be forgotten. He lived and worked a life worth imitating. He will be greatly missed!
Kathy Beal
August 29, 2011
Deepest sympathy to Mary, Brian, Chris, and family. What a wonderful coworker and friend Dok was. He was truely a gifted person and will be forever missed.
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