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January 5, 2020
I was researching my past when I was 20 years old in 1974 and remember how wonderful Dan was to try an idea called "Balloon Promotions" to advertise on hot air balloons. Very fond memories of a very nice man willing to work with a "kid" on an idea. Chris Tyson, Austin
Melody Weathers
July 18, 2007
Dear Eileen and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you daily.
georgia akers
June 11, 2007
He was a good friend from childhood. We reconnected when I came to work with the county. He will be missed. He always had a smile and hug for me. Georgia Akers
Kaylie's First Picture
Doug Doehring
June 10, 2007
Kaylie Eileen Sellier is Dan's 17-month old granddaughter. She was the light of his life. The picture attached was Kaylie’s first painting. She painted it on her father, Richard Sellier’s, birthday (April 23) which was also the last time Dan was admitted to the hospital. The painting hung in his hospital room, and was always mentioned by Dan whenever anyone came in.
Dan saw many things in the painting which he wanted to share. The pink object in the center is Dan, who is rising to leave. At the base of Dan is Kaylie, to the immediate left of Dan is Eileen, and to the right of the picture is the rest of the family, all trying to keep Dan here. To the far left of the picture is Father Ron, with arms folded, observing and guiding.
The original masterpiece was, at Dan’s request, placed in his casket and buried with him.
June 10, 2007
Don McWilliams
June 10, 2007
I will miss you, Dan. You were always a gentleman, a remarkable thing in our line of work. I knew you for the better part of thirty years, and never heard you speak ill of anyone. You lived, and served your fellow man, with decency and honor. Well done. Now, enjoy the greatest adventure of all...
James Dousay
June 10, 2007
It was truly a pleaure to work for a commander who treated us like a friend. He cared about his troops. I remember being on a disturbance call in an apartment complex filled with crooks at 2 in the morning, when I called for backup, in walked Captain Doehring. I had nothing but the highest respect for him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May God Bless You.
Terry and Debbie Thomas
June 9, 2007
Eileen and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. He was a Great man and a dear friend. Thank you all for sharing him with us. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Eileen, if you need any thing pleases call, you will always be as dear to us as Dan was
Jan Currier
June 8, 2007
The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. You will be in my prayers. I worked for and with Capt for many years and I know he will be missed.
Susan Peyton
June 8, 2007
We were sorry to learn of Captain Doehring passing.He was a great man.May God be with you.
Jess & Susan Peyton
Scotty Parker
June 8, 2007
I was saddened to learn of Dan's passing. He was a great person, a great cop and most of all, a great friend. I worked with him years ago before I left the Houston area and moved to Austin. His personality made him someone you liked, looked up and admired. He will be greatly missed.
The Browns with Dave's fiancee Beth
Peggy and Doug Brown
June 8, 2007
Dear Eileen and "the Kids" --
The Doehring Family had such an impact on our family during our years in Houston, and certainly Dan was an nearly epic figure to all of us. The scouting memories are sweet, and we still talk about Dan's amazing demonstration of the "empty" shotgun. Truly a wonderful man, father and husband. Our very best to you as you go through this difficult time.
With love,
Jennifer Johnson (Elster)
June 7, 2007
I will always remember Dan as a wonderful person who always thought of everyone first before himself. He saw me grown up through the years of his working with my mom at the Capon Dinner and then later when I came to work for the Sheriff's Department. He always had a smile and a hug whenever he saw me. And I know in my heart, the dear Lord has a special place for him now. Please know my prayers and thoughts are with you, his dear family. And he will be sorely missed in my heart and will never be forgotten. May God be with you in the upcoming days and years.
loti brewer
June 7, 2007
I have known Dan for many years and highly respected him as a person and officer. I have known him both in the regular dept and the sheriff's reserves which dan and I were serving together in the fug. warrant's div till his passing.
It is with deep sadness and i will miss him so much. We have all lost a good friend and wonderful person.
I hope his family knows if there is anything they need , all they have to do will be to ask..
John Hill
June 7, 2007
I never had the opportunity to work for Captain Doehring, but I worked in his district on many occassions when he was in IV. Dan always treated me like a friend rather than a subordinate and that was always greatly appreciated. I know his wife and family were the centerpieces of his life and he will be greatly missed by them. I hope they take comfort in knowing that he is at rest with his saviour today.
Ross Leago
June 7, 2007
I enjoyed working with Captain Doehring in District 3. My prayers are with you at this time.
Ed Lucas
June 7, 2007
Captain Doehring was my friend.
Roxanne "Rox" Mullens
June 7, 2007
A great boss, friend and man...
A great boss
I had the opportunity to work for and with Dan. He always encouraged me to work hard and aim high while enjoying the journey. He always made sure our accomplishments were noticed and appreciated. He made the work environment a great place to work.
A great friend
Dan was always there to listen and give one of his famous bear hugs. He was someone you could always count on. If he could help with anything in any way, he did! He was fun, encouraging and loved to laugh, tell jokes and talk about his family and friends.
A great man
There was never a day that went by that he didn't dote on his family. He was a proud family man. I always admired this quality in him. I will never forget how excited he was about taking the family trip to Alaska. He talked about it all of the time. It was nice to see a man so happy to be with his family!
I will never forget the time he sent my Dad to a conference (one he needed to attend) and encouraged my Dad to pay for me to accompany him. He felt so strongly about family ties/bonds, that he wanted to be sure I had quality Father/Daughter time with my Dad. I will always treasure this time I got to spend with my Dad because of him.
I also remember at Christmas time he always took the time to hand-deliver Christmas goodies (Those prailines were delicious by the way!).
These are only a few admirable traits I recognized and appreciated in Dan. I enjoy reflecting on memories and experiences I had while in Dan's presence. He was not only a great boss and friend, but also like a father to me. He may not physically be here with us, but he certainly won't be forgotten!
Cheryl Rumsey Spaugh
June 6, 2007
I will always remember Dan Doehring as a good, kind, generous, and loving friend. Always smiling, always giving. My fondest memory is of the Christmas parties - Eileen you are a saint to have put up with us! May God comfort you and your family on the loss of this dear, dear man. You are in my prayers. Love to you all.
Cass (UPS)
June 6, 2007
Although we only spent "snapshots" of time together, Mr. Doerhing could always make a sometimes trying day better. He would throw open that door with his smile and hearty "Hello Cass!" and you couldn't help but smile. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God hold him in the palm of his hand.
Danny Lang Jr
June 6, 2007
Dear Doehring Family:
I was so very sorry to hear of Dan's passing. He was a great man and someone I was honored to call a good friend. Not only was he a great cop, he was a born leader.
He will be greatly missed, but we will all have great memories of a great man.
Katie & Jeff Kollar
June 6, 2007
Dear Mrs. D, Danielle, David, Doug and all the Doehring family,
I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to get to know Mr D over the past 12 years. He invited me into your family and always made me feel welcome. He always greeted me with a big hug and a smile. I always loved that he kept you on your toes at the dinner table as well! We know that he is in Heaven looking down on us. We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Glyn Gibbs
June 6, 2007
May God give you strength during your time of need. Dan was a good man and will be missed by many.
Trey & Kristine Morman
June 6, 2007
To The Doehring Family,
I was honored to meet and know Dan through Troop 642. He greeted everyone he met as if they were friends for a long time. He will be missed. May God's Love and Strength guide you through this tough time. Our prayers will always be with you.
Proud Grandad
June 6, 2007
Kathy and Buddy Inman
June 6, 2007
To the Doehring Family,
Our most sincere sympathies go to all of you. My husband and myself are deputies with Harris County Constable Pct. 1. Capt. Doehring's office was down the hall from ours for awhile. He was such a nice man and always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. He will be greatly missed.
Beth Kuntz
June 6, 2007
To the Doehring Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shirley Smith Camus
June 6, 2007
Dearest Captain, what a joy to have been able to work for you for eight 1/2 years. You had a very kind and thoughtful heart and for that I thank you. Won't ever forget the long hours we had to work at the Cook-Off's but had lots of fun with you along side us.
District IV was a great place when you were there. You will be truly missed. You were Boss and friend.
Sincerely, Shirley Camus
Wayne Smith
June 6, 2007
Dan was a good friend, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Wayne Smith
Patlee Womack
June 6, 2007
Dan
may have been only one of 4 cousins, but for 60 years, he was more of a
brother whose sense of fair play and humor helped me survive this long.
I won't mentiond what he did at my husband's viewing and then back at
the house after the cemetary to help me survive that ordeal. SENSE OF HUOR heals
all.
Eileen, you are the greatest. You have givien him the direction he
needed and more love than imaginable. Together, you raised the 3
greatest kids in the world. That is the history and legacy.
luvyabunches, Patlee
T. R. Montefusco
June 6, 2007
To the Doehring family,
My deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers go out to each of you during this difficult time and loss in your life. Dan’s presence and friendship will be missed by those lucky enough to have had the opportunity to make his acquaintance.
Carol Shiflett
June 6, 2007
Dear Eileen, Danielle & Richard, David & Doug,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Since working for Mr. Richard Doehring I have had the pleasure and I mean pleasure of meeting and getting to know all of you. I will miss the phone calls from Mr. Dan asking to speak to his brother and "giving me the day off" before I transferred the call. I always had a laugh when he called. I will also remember the Floral Arrangement that you two brought to the office for me--that was so kind BUT the part I will always will remember is how Mr. Dan made fun of it ! I know you all will take care of each other through this and know that Mr. Dan has touched so many of the people he was around in so many different ways. I am always just a phone call away and know that my family loves each of you !
Chief Joe Schultea, Jr. and Family
June 6, 2007
Dan was more to me than just a commander or supervisor, he was a true lifetime friend. The memories are to many and too great to illustrate here.....they will remain in my heart forever. Ilene and kids, thank you for sharing this great man with the rest of the world. I pray that God will lift your hearts in this time of sorrw.
Chris Price
June 6, 2007
I was certainly honored and blessed to have Dan for a friend for great number years. During Dan’s law enforcement career he touched many lives and will be greatly missed by those who knew & loved him.
Our heart, our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family
Chris & Trudy Price
Brian Doehring
June 6, 2007
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. The fondest memories of Dan will remain in our hearts forever.
With Love,
Brian & Season Doehring
John Pappas
June 6, 2007
A good friend and someone who would go out of his way to help us at the Constable's Office(Precinct 1).
David Lawrenz
June 6, 2007
Eileen, Danielle, David & Doug
My prayers and thoughts are with all of your family. I just wanted you to know how much Dan was loved by Dawn and I and how much he will be missed. He was the greatest friend a person could ever have. There is a great empty spot in my heart and it will be there until I meet Dan again in Heaven.
With all my Love and Sympathy
Molly Thurman
June 6, 2007
To the Doehring Family:
Dan was a great man. I am sorry for your loss. He always had a beautiful smile and knew how to make me laugh. He will be terribly missed! My prayers are with your family. Harris County has lost a wonderful Law Enforcer!
Martin Mayo
June 6, 2007
You were a wonderful part of my life with Troop 642. Dan, you will be missed, but we have Doug to carry on in your stead.
Janet Smith
June 6, 2007
I knew Captain Doehring through his work at Houston Farm & Ranch Club. What a dedicated man – to his family, his work, his friends. He spoke often of his family, always with a twinkle in his eye. I never saw him treat anyone with less than the utmost respect and that is part of what made him a joy to be around. The world is a better place for having had Captain Doehring, even for a short while, and now he is in heaven, probably trying to keep my husband out of mischief.
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