Seth-Dochterman-Obituary

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Seth R. Dochterman

Jan 5, 1935 - Dec 7, 2025

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So many things come to mind when I think about Seth - “Mr. Dochterman.” He was my best friend’s dad growing up, and such a steady part of my childhood. I have so many great memories of him, especially from the 70s and 80s, before technology took over. I learned so much just from being at their house almost every day - singing in the car, their family picking me up for church every Sunday, watching him build, fix, and create something new every year. He was the best handyman, a wonderful...

This is the hardest thing for me to write. My eyes are filled with tears thinking about all the things we shared in life. We went to grade school together, we went to high school together, and we rode our bikes together to high school. We enlisted in the Army together, hoping we might stay together while serving, which we were able to do. Something we did when we got older, and Seth had moved to Arizona, I'd call Seth on his Birthday, and he'd call me on mine. Something I always looked...

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Seth's Obituary

Seth Dochterman, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away December 7, 2025. He now reunites with his late and beloved wife, Lucille, with whom he shared a lifetime of partnership, laughter, and unwavering devotion.Seth is survived by his son Bob Dochterman and...

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