1921
Warren
2012
Warren Alvin Doerfler
May 19, 1921 — December 17, 2012
Warren Alvin Doerfler
May 19, 1921 - December 17, 2012
Dallas - Warren Doerfler, a former resident of Monmouth, passed away quietly in Dallas on December 17, 2012.
He was born in Dobbs Ferry, NY, the second of three sons to Walter E. and Janie Fee Doerfler. Graduating from Roosevelt High School, he then received his certificate in A & E Mechanics from Stewart Tech in New York City, securing his first mechanic's job the day after Pearl Harbor.
He married Winifred Churchill in Brewster, NY on August 23, 1942. Their only child, a daughter, was born a year later.
In 1959 they bought 65-year-old Robinwood Inn in the White Mountains of Jackson, NH, becoming innkeepers to skiiers in the winter and horseback riders in the summer.
They retired in 1979 and moved to Monmouth to be near to their daughter and grandchildren. He volunteered for Habitat, took up stained glasswork, and in 1987 he and three others received the Governor's Award for Volunteerism for their work building the Monmouth Senior Center. He also served on the Advisory Board of the Northwest Senior and Disability Services Agency. A life-long Episcopalian, he served on the vestry of most churches he attended and sang in the choir, starting in the Bronxville New York Cathedral Boys Choir as a child.
He leaves his wife of 70 years, Winifred; his daughter Leslie Sherrill of Dallas; grandchildren Stephanie and Jonathan; and three great-grandchildren.
At his request, there will be no services. Arrangements are by Farnstrom Mortuary. Online condolences at www.FarnstromMortuary.com .
May 19, 1921 - December 17, 2012
Dallas - Warren Doerfler, a former resident of Monmouth, passed away quietly in Dallas on December 17, 2012.
He was born in Dobbs Ferry, NY, the second of three sons to Walter E. and Janie Fee Doerfler. Graduating from Roosevelt High School, he then received his certificate in A & E Mechanics from Stewart Tech in New York City, securing his first mechanic's job the day after Pearl Harbor.
He married Winifred Churchill in Brewster, NY on August 23, 1942. Their only child, a daughter, was born a year later.
In 1959 they bought 65-year-old Robinwood Inn in the White Mountains of Jackson, NH, becoming innkeepers to skiiers in the winter and horseback riders in the summer.
They retired in 1979 and moved to Monmouth to be near to their daughter and grandchildren. He volunteered for Habitat, took up stained glasswork, and in 1987 he and three others received the Governor's Award for Volunteerism for their work building the Monmouth Senior Center. He also served on the Advisory Board of the Northwest Senior and Disability Services Agency. A life-long Episcopalian, he served on the vestry of most churches he attended and sang in the choir, starting in the Bronxville New York Cathedral Boys Choir as a child.
He leaves his wife of 70 years, Winifred; his daughter Leslie Sherrill of Dallas; grandchildren Stephanie and Jonathan; and three great-grandchildren.
At his request, there will be no services. Arrangements are by Farnstrom Mortuary. Online condolences at www.FarnstromMortuary.com .
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