David Eldon Doehrmann, 21 Apr 1960 - 12 Sep 2024

DOEHRMANN, KUHNLE, MELLECKEER, DILLON, LINDNER, BODKINS, MAHR, WIESE, ILES

Posted By: Sarah Witte (email)
Date: 9/25/2024 at 13:40:43

David Eldon Doehrmann was born April 12, 1960, in Marengo, Iowa, the son of Eldon and Donna (Kuhnle) Doehrmann. He attended the Lutheran Interparish School in Williamsburg and graduated from Williamsburg High School in May of 1978. He went to Lincoln Tech in Des Moines to become a certified Master Auto Technician. He worked for McGurk-Meyers Motors in Coralville for 31 years, then David went to work for Kinze Manufacturing in Williamsburg for last 13 years before his illness.

David was united in marriage to Terri Mellecker on May 8, 1993. To this marriage they were blessed with two children Paul and Joscelin. In August 2019 they were blessed with a daughter-in-law Olivia joined the family.

David loved many things, but foremost he loved spending time with family and friends. He had a passion for going to and having garage sales, going antiquing, going to the What Cheer Flea Market where they had a booth for several years, NASCAR, traveling, playing sheepshead and he had a love for the Iowa Hawkeyes. When David went for a road trip or adventure it seemed liked there were a lot of U-turns or a lot of backing up, you just never knew where the road would take him. There was never a dull moment when around David.

David Passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the University of Iowa Holden Cancer and Transplant and Cellular Therapy Center, at the age of 64 years old.

He is survived by his wife Terri of 31 years; a son Paul (Olivia) Doehrmann; and a daughter Joscelin Doehrmann; his parents; siblings Donna Sue (Wayne) Dillon, Dennis (Deb) Doehrmann, Darlene (Brian) Lindner; and nieces & nephews Nick (Deana) Bodkins, Zachery & Quinton Dillon, Brandon (Breenna Mahr) Doehrmann, Brooke (Douglas Wiese) Doehrmann, Baylee (Casey) Iles and Miranda Lindner; and many great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded by a brother Johnathan and his grandparents.

A Celebration of Life Service was held 10:30 am Monday, September 16, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Williamsburg. Pastor Stuart Rethwisch will be officiating. Burial was at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 2:00 to 6:00pm at Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg.

Memorials may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church. Messages may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com. Powell Funeral Home Williamsburg is caring for David and his family.

Published in The Hometown Current on September 25, 2024.