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Ronald Dokken Obituary
Endwell - Ronald Duane Dokken, 82 of Endwell died at the NYS Veterans Home, Oxford on August 17, 2019. He was born on June 18, 1937 in Austin City, MN a son of the late Maynard and Helen (Hatlostad) Dokken.
He is survived by his children; Ronald and Susan Dokken, Sheri Dokken and Kathy Dokken; his granddaughter Samantha Dokken and his brother, Jerry and Eleanor Dokken. He also survived by his special friend, Julianne and the mother of his children, Gail Dokken. He was predeceased by his sister, Shirley.
Ron was a Viet Nam combat veteran, having flown as a navigator on B-52s, especially arc light missions from bases in Guam and Thailand. He also flew bombing sorties at the siege of Khe Sanh. He enjoyed dancing, singing and being a father and grandfather. He was kind, funny and gregarious and generous to a fault. He lit up a room and brought light and life to everyone he interacted with. He was a member of Holy Nativity Lutheran Church of Endicott.
The family thanks the staff at the NYS Veterans Home for the wonderful care that our father received, and the friendships made during his stay.
Private services will be held by the family later.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Oxford, NY. Friends and family may share memories and condolences by visiting www.behefuneralhome.com
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Linda Lerche
August 30, 2019
Ron's beautiful voice enriched our church services and although silenced here on earth I believe it is soaring in a heavenly choir.
Erich Hess
August 29, 2019
Met Ron at Link in the late 70s. We worked on several programs together. Great friend and wonderful sense of humor. Rest In Peace old friend. You will be missed. You're flying high with the Spirit of the Sky.
August 29, 2019
I will forever remember Ron. I first met him at link in the late 70s. We worked on several different programs together. Wonderful sense of humor. As an aviator I have to say he's now flying high with the Spirit of the Sky. Rest In Peace old friend.
Erich Hess
John Councilman
August 29, 2019
Rest In Peace Ron, won't ever forget you, good times on the B52 & B2 programs at LINK, fly high my friend.
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