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Henry Dodrer Obituary

Henry Lamotte Dodrer Sr., 90, of Westminster, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, at Carroll Hospice's Dove House.

Born Feb. 5, 1922, he was the son of the late Herbert Bryant Dodrer and Ethel Stella Ranoull Dodrer Gerstenlauer. He was the husband of Ella Elizabeth Ridgely Dodrer, who died Jan. 13, 2007, his wife of 63 years.

He attended Westminster School. He owned and operated his dairy farm located outside of Westminster, and was a bus driver for Carroll County Public Schools for several years. He also worked at Congoleum Corporation in Finksburg for 18 years.

He was a member of Stone Chapel Methodist Church in New Windsor.

Surviving are daughters and son-in-laws Doris Dale Hofsass and Ronnie, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., and Dixie D. Tasto and Nevin, of Manchester; son and daughter-in-law Henry L. Dodrer Jr. and Judy, of Westminster; grandchildren Steve Dodrer and Dollie Tasto-Green, Daisie Tasto Carroll, all of Westminster, Susan Dodrer Crist, of Hanover, Pa., Kenneth Hofsass, of Seattle, Wa., Debbie Tasto Free, of Glenville, Pa., and Lori Hofsass Livingston, of Lewisberry, Pa.; a step-granddaughter, Carrie Riggin, of Westminster; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, 254 E. Main St., Westminster.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Rick Holbrook officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Finksburg.

Online condolences may be offered at www.fletcherfuneralhome.net.

Sign this guest book online at www.carrollcountytimes.com.

Published by Carroll County Times on Aug. 30, 2012.
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Mr. Dodrer was a joy to have as a client. He loved to torment me & tell me his jokes. He had my dad's birthday of 02/05 which explains a lot. The stories he had to tell about the Senior Center kept me smiling. He will be missed more than I can say. God's peace & blessings to all of the family.

Gail Ellam

September 6, 2012

Henry&Dixie,Heartfelt sympathy to you for the loss of your dad. We have fond memories of him back when we were in 4-H.God bless you all.

Blaine & Helen Young

September 3, 2012

His humor, and at times his attempts at humor, were always welcome when he would stop by the office. I do believe that he would welcome the following description...he was unique and a character. I can only hope to have the energy he had for as long as he had. Henry will definitely be missed.

Mike Bazzy

August 31, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Oatie & Terry Warner

August 30, 2012

R.I.P. Mr. Henry. You were the kindest, most loving man. I will definately miss you when visiting my dad. You have always been like a grandfather to me. You've been a part of my family for so many years. Since I was just a child. I will truely miss you and your sense of humor. Rest in peace, and tell Mrs. Ella I said Hello :)

With Love,
Catie Grove Frazier

Love,
Catie Frazier (formally Grove)

August 30, 2012

Dixie & Family,
Our deepest most heart felt sympathies and prayers are with you all.

Vernon & Janet Groomes

August 30, 2012

I send my condolences to the family and friends. Isa 65:17 promises a 'new heavens and a new earth' soon to come. I pray you be reunited once again.

Miss Wellington

August 30, 2012

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