Kurt Dotson

DOTSON

Kurt Alan

Kurt Alan Dotson, 58, of Swanton, OH, passed away at his home on May 21, 2014. Kurt was born May 16, 1956, to Donald and Ethel (Hose) Dotson. Kurt was the youngest of six children. He enjoyed a great childhood and played football for Anthony Wayne High School, graduating in 1974.

He raised one son, Donald, who blessed him with two fantastic grandsons, Don and Cash. There was no greater joy than the time he spent with them. The boys called him "pop" and "papa."

Kurt was one of the owners of The Dotson Company, providing high quality construction services throughout Ohio and Michigan. In construction he received several awards from construction associations. He treated his employees like family.

He was generous to everyone and gave back to the community in many ways. During his life he served as a Boy Scout leader, Anthony Wayne Little League coach, and served on the Whitehouse planning commission as a certified house inspector.

Kurt enjoyed fishing and hunting with his son and grandsons. He was very family oriented and loved spending time with all his nieces and nephews. He also enjoyed hosting holiday parties at his house.

Kurt was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his son and grandsons; sister, Hope (Leon) Woods; brothers, Gary (Donna), Mark (Colleen), Rodd (Kathy), Todd; 8 nieces and nephews; several great- nieces and nephews, and longtime companion, Cheryl Dickerson.

Visitation will be at Peinert-Dunn Funeral Home, 6603 Providence St, Whitehouse on Tuesday, May 27, from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be at Zion United Methodist Church, 10926 Maumee St., Whitehouse on Wednesday, May 28, at 10 a.m.

Friends who wish may contribute to Cherry Street Mission, American Heart Association, Fulfilling Homes or Luther Home of Mercy. To leave on online memory please visit

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