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David Doehren Obituary
Formerly of St. Cloud
Passed August 10, 2013
David Otto von Doehren, 77, formerly of St. Cloud, MN passed away August 10, 2013 in Mission TX. He was born in Waterloo, IA to Otto and Gladys (Adams) von Doehren and grew up in Backus, MN.
He was Building Operations Manager for Waite Park Nursing Home and after retiring, divided his time between his St. Cloud home, a cabin on Round Lake and a winter home in Mission, TX. He loved reading, fishing, gardening, and garage saling, but his passion was woodcarving.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sons Jeffrey and Joseph, and a sister, Norene Frederickson.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 34 years Susan (Doane) von Doehren; daughters, Renée Freeland, Ginger Wilkes, Susan Sabyan, and Kimberly Whisler; sisters, Joyce Hamilton, Marilyn Watson and Deborah Zorich. Also grieving are 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and many wonderful cousins, nieces and nephews.
Burial of David's cremains and a celebration of his life will be held at Backus' Evergreen Cemetery on Sat., July 12, 2014 at 1:30 p.m.
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July 9, 2014
Dear Susie, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. I remember the last time I saw you two, you were out shopping, helping each other pick out something to wear at the lake. I could tell you weren't just married, you were best friends, truly partners. You were blessed to find each other in life, and it appears your life together was blessed with a large family. Let them lead for now, lean on them. Give your heart time.
Take care, love you,
Mona Wuertz
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Tech Class of 1967
squeak
July 9, 2014
So very sorry to hear of your loving loss you had 34 great years. I was thinking of you just the other day.
you have my sympathy.
Margaret Daugherty Zachau
July 9, 2014
Dear Sue,
I am saddened to see in the paper of the loss of your husband David. With 34 years of marriage his passing will leave your heart saddened. I see the large family that can help support you.
Hope to see you at our next reunion.
Margaret Daugherty Zachau
Tech class on 1967
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