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James Dotterer Obituary
Born in Allentown, PA on May 6, 1959, he was a son of the late Donald R. & Bernardine A. (Heydt) Dotterer.
Jim attended Catasauqua High School, and had been employed as a roofer.
He was of the Catholic faith.
Jim is survived by his companion Cheryl Savero, daughter, Jamie Dotterer, of Newark, DE, siblings: Donna Ott, Richard Dotterer, Steven Dotterer, & Rita Butz, and step-siblings: Karen Longenbach, Raymond Keshel, Jr., & Mark Keshel.
Private services will be held at the family's convenience.
Cremation Society of Schuylkill County, Inc., has been entrusted with arrangements.
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for James Dotterer
Celedonia H.
April 3, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss I know this is late but I been asking around and I didn't know Jim's last name. He was a great guy my kids and I used to go and sing karaoke with him at his house and he would play the guitar. He will be missed. May he Rest in peace.
Ed Pursell
January 19, 2024
Sorry for the loss, unexpected.. Prayers and condolences to the family. Knew Jimmy since the 70´s in our Catty school days.. So sorry to hear this.
Ed Pursell
Linda Mesics
January 17, 2024
Donna and Rita,
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother Jim. You and your family are in my prayers. May you find comfort in your memories of him. God bless you!
Linda Mesics
Nancy MacHose Fried
January 14, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about your brother Jim, And hope all your memories will bring you peace.
Joanne
January 12, 2024
So sorry to hear of the loss of Jimmy.. my condolences to the family.
joe ferenchak
January 11, 2024
Rick, Donna, Rita, Sorry for your loss. remembering the good ol' day's
Kim Leh Pritz
January 10, 2024
Dear Rita, Steve and family,
I am so sorry for your loss, may your memories of the good times comfort you...Kim (Leh) Pritz
Glen Longenhagen
January 10, 2024
Prayers and condolences to the family. God bless
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