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CALVIN DOSTER
CONTINENTAL — Calvin C. Doster, 89, of Continental died 3:55 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
He was born April 7, 1924 in Paulding County to the late Alonzo and Lorna Audra Doster. On November 12, 1949, he married Betty M. Glaser who preceded him in death on November 1, 2005.
Survivors include four children: Karen (Don) Kramer of Columbus Grove, Patti Galyk of Lima, Ron (Jill) Doster of Oakwood, and Lori (Steve) Spicer of Lima; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother: Murrel Doster.
Calvin had worked for Continental Local Schools for 30 years and Nickle Plate Railroad for 16 years. He enjoyed fishing, riding his moped, gardening, outdoor activities, tinkering in his garage, jigsaw puzzles, and visiting and helping his neighbors.
Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Continental with Rev. Terry Porter officiating. Burial will follow in Monroe Cemetery, Continental. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Continental EMS.
Condolences may be expressed at www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com.
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Kathy and Denny Recker
March 14, 2014
Calvin was a roommate to my father-in-law Virgil Recker. He was always eating oranges and asking us if we wanted any .He would have tomatoes sitting in window to get ripe . Was a very nice man he will be missed.
Jackie Eccard
March 13, 2014
Gonna miss that man.he was a sweetheart.he called me grandma ,special thoughts to Karen aand the boys.
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