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Leonard Von Dohlen Obituary
Leonard H. Von Dohlen, III, 75, passed away Monday, December 21, 2009. He was born to Leonard H. and Elizabeth O'Connell Von Dohlen in Palestine, Texas on March 24, 1934. A long time resident of Goliad, Texas, he married Gay Aoueille on January 27, 1957. He founded Von Dohlen Motor Company in Goliad in 1964. He also served on the Advisory Boards of Texas State Technical Institute and the Bee County College. Leonard was an avid rancher, and an active community leader and economic developer, Owner of La Bahia Downs for over 30 years, and president of the Racing Board of Texas. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Goliad and also the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre. He is preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Elizabeth Von Dohlen, mother and father-in-law, Bernard and Ida Aoueille, daughter-in-law, Kim Von Dohlen and sister-in-law, Cherie Von Dohlen. A devoted and loving husband and father, Leonard is survived by his wife Gay Von Dohlen; children, Lenny Von Dohlen, IV of Seattle, Washington, John David Von Dohlen of Goliad, Texas, Mary Gay Von Dohlen of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Catherine and husband David Martin of San Antonio, Texas; grandchildren, Kristal Von Dohlen, Katy Von Dohlen, Hazel Montgomery, Evan Martin; great granddaughter, Emry Stakes; sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Ben Horny of San Antonio, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Tim and Pat Von Dohlen of Austin, Texas and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 from 9 a.m. with the rosary beginning at 7 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Goliad, Texas. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 24, 2009 with Father Ralph Baidoo officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Goliad, Texas. Pallbearers will be his nephews Tim Horny, Andy Horny, Jeff Horny, Tim Von Dohlen, II, Chris Von Dohlen, Patrick Von Dohlen, Dr. Bernard Aoueille, III, Lee Aoueille, and John Aoueille. Donations may be made to the Goliad Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or a charity of your choice.
Galloway & Sons
Funeral Home
P.O. Box 638
Beeville, TX 78104
361-358-2512
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Sophie Madsen
December 30, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Bob Graham
December 28, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dave Moore
December 25, 2009
Another one of the Good old Boys passes on, you are in our Prayers John David and Family.
December 24, 2009
We extend our sincerest sympathy on your loss. We will always be appreciative of the work opportunity Mr. Von Dohlen provided Aldon after college. He's done much for many. May God bless you and give you strenght through this time of loss.
Aldon & Brenda Bade
Ann Cunningham and Larry Harris
December 24, 2009
Kristal and family, We were so sorry to hear about the death of your grandfather particularly at such a joyful time of year. May God bless you and comfort you in the coming days.
Kevin Caraway
December 23, 2009
I am sincerely sorry for your great loss. Mr. Von Dohlen and John David have always been wonderful dealer friends of ours. Ford Motor Company has lost a dedicated dealer and will be missed. My prayers go out to his family.
Jon Bradford
December 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the Von Dohlen family in your time of grief. Accept my deepest condolences.
LaGrange Ford Lincoln Mercury
December 23, 2009
We wish to send our condolences and to let you know that we are thinking of you in your time of grief.
Rosemary Baker
December 22, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Lenny was a true gentleman and a wonderful family man. He will be missed. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Alice Valenzuela (Salazar)
December 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
David (Coon) Urban
December 22, 2009
To the Von Dohlen Family,
Words can't describe the feelings I have hearing of Lenny's passing. He as well as all of you have helped me to be where I am today. May you find comfort in the lifetime of memories you had with him. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
CHRIS GRAHMANN
December 22, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 22, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of Lenny's death. He was truly a wonderful friend. Goliad has lost one of it's finest citizens. Our prayers and love go to all of you.
Del and Mary Ann Williams
Liz Huff
December 22, 2009
You are all in my thoughts and prayers! Mr. Von Dohlen was a wonderful man and loved by all. They dont make many like him anymore!
Lori & Girlie Heil
December 22, 2009
Our most deepest sympathies to the entire Von Dohlen family. Mr. Von Dohlen will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Treasure your memories as they will give you strength during these trying times. God bless you all...
Ray Parrish
December 22, 2009
My deepest sympathy to your family on the lost of your loved one I was saddened to hear about his death, your dad was an outstanding person, and well liked I for one will miss him. God Bless you.
Ray Parrish
December 22, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
David Thompson and Family
Wade Eernisse
December 22, 2009
My Prayers are with the Von Dohlen Family during this difficult time. Mr. Von Dohlen was a great person, very caring, and great to work for. He will surely be missed in Goliad.
Stephanie Bluhm
December 22, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that you find peace in your heart with the wonderfull memories that you shared along the years. Your in my thoughts and prayers always.
Larry and Stephanie Bluhm
Loretta Matthews-Hajovsky
December 22, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Von Dohlen family. Lenny was a wonderful man who was kind, gentle, and everyone loved. He will be greatly missed. God please bless his family to give them strength in this deepest and saddest time.
The Hajovsky Family
La Grange, Texas
Robin & Bill Barnhill
December 22, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss, but know your treasured memories will be a blessing always. May God wrap all of you in his tenderest care & give you His peace.
Love & prayers,
Ted Wilkerson
December 22, 2009
How saddened am I to learn that Lenny has passed away. I summarily check the Victoria Advocate website to keep in touch with the few remaining friends I have in Goliad. I will always remember the support and encouragement that Lenny and his family provided me over the years. Lenny was a true friend. Again please accept my heartfelt condolences.
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