Michael Dohanich

1933 - 2020

Michael Dohanich

Shasta Lake, CA - Michael Dohanich, 86, of Shasta Lake, California passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020 in Redding, CA. Michael was the son of William and Mary Dohanich and was born on August 15, 1933 in Johnson City, NY. Mike joined the Marine Corp serving out of Camp Lejuene, NC, and fought in the Korean war. Mike was awarded the following medals: National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal W/2; UN Service Medal, Korean PUC.

In 1957, Mike married Theresa Kaminiski from Binghamton, NY, and together raised five daughters. He worked 34 years as a computer programmer for IBM in Endicott, NY, Mays Landing, NJ, Longmont, CO, and finished his career in Clear Lake City, Houston, TX working on the Space Shuttle Program. After retiring in 1991, Mike brought smiles to the many babies who were cared for by Theresa in their home. Mike and Theresa enjoyed many trips to Maui, Hawaii, before moving in 2000 to sunny California near their daughter Theresa. Mike's favorite pastime was going to the Farmer's Market, and helping his wife harvest from her bountiful backyard garden.

Michael is survived by his wife Theresa from Shasta Lake, and by his five daughters Jean Varsos, Theresa Grolig (and Miguel Avitia, Sr.), Jo Ann Barnett (and her husband Lee), Michaelyn Dunaway (and her husband Marty), Sandy Asterby (and her husband Bob). He is also survived by his sister Anna Farr of Ohio and nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 9:30 am on August 4, 2020 at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, California. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.