Alan Richard Dopke, age 83 of Oak Park, Michigan left this world on Saturday, October 28, 2023. He came into this world on Tuesday, April 9, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan. Al graduated from Cooley High School and then went to Ferris State University. He later transferred to Wayne State University where he earned a degree in Pharmacology.
While working at his chosen profession as a pharmacist, he pursued many interests throughout his lifetime. Al became a licensed pilot, a certified scuba diver, and a licensed gunsmith. He also enjoyed boating, photography, and traveling with his wife Daisy.
The last 10 years of his life, he became heavily interested in genealogical research where he became a part of a large group worldwide that were like minded.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Don and Beverly Johnson Dopke; son: Gregory Dopke; and brother: Mel Dopke.
He will be greatly missed by his wife of 54 years: Daisy Roberson Dopke; children: Alane (and Gary) Perrigo, Michael (and Evie) Dopke; stepchildren: Linda (and Jim) Nassar, Jerry (and Kathy) Harper; brother: Lee Dopke; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins.
Funeral Services were conducted on Thursday, November 2nd from The Chapel of Goff Funeral Home.
Pastor Steve Looper officiated with interment to follow in the Welch Memorial Cemetery.
May the Great Spirit watch over you, for He knows the path you walk and He will guide your footsteps gently. (Cheyenne Prayer)
While working at his chosen profession as a pharmacist, he pursued many interests throughout his lifetime. Al became a licensed pilot, a certified scuba diver, and a licensed gunsmith. He also enjoyed boating, photography, and traveling with his wife Daisy.
The last 10 years of his life, he became heavily interested in genealogical research where he became a part of a large group worldwide that were like minded.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Don and Beverly Johnson Dopke; son: Gregory Dopke; and brother: Mel Dopke.
He will be greatly missed by his wife of 54 years: Daisy Roberson Dopke; children: Alane (and Gary) Perrigo, Michael (and Evie) Dopke; stepchildren: Linda (and Jim) Nassar, Jerry (and Kathy) Harper; brother: Lee Dopke; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins.
Funeral Services were conducted on Thursday, November 2nd from The Chapel of Goff Funeral Home.
Pastor Steve Looper officiated with interment to follow in the Welch Memorial Cemetery.
May the Great Spirit watch over you, for He knows the path you walk and He will guide your footsteps gently. (Cheyenne Prayer)
Alan Richard Dopke, age 83 of Oak Park, Michigan left this world on Saturday, October 28, 2023. He came into this world on Tuesday, April 9, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan. Al graduated from Cooley High School and then went to Ferris State University. He later transferred to Wayne State University where he earned a degree in Pharmacology.
While working at his chosen profession as a pharmacist, he pursued many interests throughout his lifetime. Al became a licensed pilot, a certified scuba diver, and a licensed gunsmith. He also enjoyed boating, photography, and traveling with his wife Daisy.
The last 10 years of his life, he became heavily interested in genealogical research where he became a part of a large group worldwide that were like minded.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Don and Beverly Johnson Dopke; son: Gregory Dopke; and brother: Mel Dopke.
He will be greatly missed by his wife of 54 years: Daisy Roberson Dopke; children: Alane (and Gary) Perrigo, Michael (and Evie) Dopke; stepchildren: Linda (and Jim) Nassar, Jerry (and Kathy) Harper; brother: Lee Dopke; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins.
Funeral Services were conducted on Thursday, November 2nd from The Chapel of Goff Funeral Home.
Pastor Steve Looper officiated with interment to follow in the Welch Memorial Cemetery.
May the Great Spirit watch over you, for He knows the path you walk and He will guide your footsteps gently. (Cheyenne Prayer)
While working at his chosen profession as a pharmacist, he pursued many interests throughout his lifetime. Al became a licensed pilot, a certified scuba diver, and a licensed gunsmith. He also enjoyed boating, photography, and traveling with his wife Daisy.
The last 10 years of his life, he became heavily interested in genealogical research where he became a part of a large group worldwide that were like minded.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Don and Beverly Johnson Dopke; son: Gregory Dopke; and brother: Mel Dopke.
He will be greatly missed by his wife of 54 years: Daisy Roberson Dopke; children: Alane (and Gary) Perrigo, Michael (and Evie) Dopke; stepchildren: Linda (and Jim) Nassar, Jerry (and Kathy) Harper; brother: Lee Dopke; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins.
Funeral Services were conducted on Thursday, November 2nd from The Chapel of Goff Funeral Home.
Pastor Steve Looper officiated with interment to follow in the Welch Memorial Cemetery.
May the Great Spirit watch over you, for He knows the path you walk and He will guide your footsteps gently. (Cheyenne Prayer)
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