Name: Visitation for Howard O. "Hod" Doering
Start: 2018-12-04T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-12-04T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home - Fostoria

Howard O. "Hod" Doering

Howard O "Hod" Doering III of Graytown, Ohio passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the age of 69. He was born on January 27, 1949 in Findlay, Ohio to Howard "Jake" and Ann (Harrold) Doering.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Patricia; two daughters, JP (Steven) Zalar and Jakki (Jeremiah) Kleinhans; five beloved grandchildren, Bailey, Foster, Aubrey, Ellie, and Juno; his sisters, Candy (Jeff) Floriana and Jann (Ralph) Woodson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Hod was a 1967 Graduate of Fostoria High School, and earned a bachelors degree from the University of Toledo.

He spent over thirty-seven years teaching at Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio and for three years at the Chautauqua Institute's Summer Computer School in Chautauqua, New York before retiring in 2011. Hod co-founded Broadway Bards Poetry in Toledo, Ohio. He had great joy in creating and sharing his art, including his 31 books of his poetry, a novel, and his collections of short stories. Hod also loved the freedom and thrill of riding his Harley near and far. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 4, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home in Fostoria, Ohio. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of your choice in Hod's memory. Online Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hffh.net

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Published by The Blade on Dec. 3, 2018.

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for Howard Doering

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15 Entries

Myrna DeAustria

December 5, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your sorrow. It was my privilege to have Hod on the School of Business team at Owens. I will remember him for his knowledge and skills, appreciation of creativity and critical thinking, and longtime devotion to Owens Community College. May you find peace in the memories of your husband, father, grandfather, colleague and friend.

Gary Scott

December 4, 2018

Hod was a great teacher and a warm and welcoming man. Smiling eyes. A laugh that began somewhere deep in his gut and shook him from within. Wonderful person, I enjoyed knowing Hod. He will be missed.

December 4, 2018

It always brought a smile to my face to see Hod and his family walk into the Original Sub Shop. May he rest in peace. Patricia, you and your family are in our prayers.

Heather Bradley (Gary's wife)

Sándor Halász

December 4, 2018

I, too, was taught by him at Owens CC. He did it well.

Dana Wright

December 4, 2018

Deepest Sympathy to Hod's Family & Friends -
I did not know him well, but often saw him read at the local poetry spots - The Sub shop on Broadway, Coffee House on Bancroft and other events.
So enjoyed his works, and could tell how much of his heart went into his poetry.
Rest in Peace Hod - thank you for sharing so much of yourself.

December 4, 2018

My thoughts and Prayers are with Hod's family right now. He was the best teacher I ever I had. He will be truly missed.
Alice Snyder

December 3, 2018

Hod will be greatly missed at the Owen's retirement group. May he rest in peace. Judi Jones

a loved one

Sent Flowers

Trena Adams

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Howard Burkert

December 3, 2018

Hod taught many of the classes I took at Owens and helped me get my first job in the computer field to help launch my career. Hod not only helped me learn in class, but out of class as well, with good life advice. Hod will be missed, but he'll be remembered by all of us that he taught and helped.

December 3, 2018

I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn sustain your family during this challenging time. With heartfelt sympathy

Kelly Wegener

December 3, 2018

I am so very sorry to hear that Hod has passed away. I was never fortunate enough to have him as an instructor, but I did have the opportunity to get to know him as a fellow employee at Owens. I was also lucky enough to win a copy of his short stories at an event and got him to graciously autograph it as we shared stories of riding & Harley's. I will think of him fondly as I reread it.
Your family are in my prayers and he will be deeply missed.

Angie Ondrus

December 3, 2018

Farewell my dear friend.

Carol Florio

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Omar Hickle

December 3, 2018

I am very saddened to hear of the passing of Hod. I had the pleasure of having him as one of my Instructors in several classes, while attending Owen's. Hod was respected by all of his students and was always ready to help, if you had a problem with something in his class. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. RIP Hod.

Omar Hickle

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