William James Dodenhoff
William James Dodenhoff
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William J. Dodenhoff, 71, of Milford, Delaware, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on February 10, 2025.
Bill was born on June 30, 1953, to Raymond and Rosemary Dodenhoff. He graduated from Milford Senior High School in 1971 and went on to work at Proctor and Gamble for 27 years, retiring in February 2011.
He is survived by his wife, Dianne Dodenhoff; his daughters, Michelle (John) Eisenbrey, Jennifer (Kris Tripplaar) Dodenhoff, and Elizabeth (Mark) Lunsford; grandchildren Thomas (Shelby) Eisenbrey, Brighton Lunsford, and Willem Tripplaar; great-granddaughter Oaklee Eisenbrey as well as his siblings, Raymond J. Dodenhoff, Jr., Elizabeth Spitzer, Janet (Benton) Counselman, and Steven (Lynn) Dodenhoff, five nieces, and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Bill will be remembered for his dark sense of humor, gentleness, and love of nature.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
301 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, DE 19963
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