Carl A. Doering's Obituary
Carl A. Doering, age 71, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at Mercy Hospital. He was born in Detroit, MI to Wendell R. and Eleanor J. (Howard) Doering, and he married Betty J. Cody on August 9, 1975, in Virden, IL.
Carl was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spring Lake. For 30 years, he worked for Frito Lay company as a route driver, making sure everyone had some real “comfort food” available.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife Betty Doering; four children: Kimberly (Kelli Blaise) Collins, Heidi (Mel) Brocksieck, Andrew (Jaime) Doering, and Matthew (Jen) Doering; nine grandchildren: Adam Shade, Jacob Shade, Isaac Collins, Adrian Blaise, Amber Brown, Ashley Brocksieck, Melanie Brocksieck, Jasper Doering and Charlotte Doering; and one great-grandchild, Sienna; four sisters: Melinda (Peter) Soroos, Carol “Anne” Doering, Sue “Ellen” (Gregg) Stern, and Jill (Tom Haydu) Currie; brother, Douglas (Sally) Doering; and numerous nieces, nephews, and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Due to the Covid-19 virus outbreak concerning social distancing, a service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 213 E. Savidge Street, Spring Lake, MI 49456. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.systsemafh.com.
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