Died Tuesday March 31, 2015
at Nye Pointe Health & Rehab
Paul was born on January 28, 1930, at Eskridge, Kansas, to Elmer and Bessie(Wiseman) Doty. Paul attended the rural country school at Eskridge. Paul moved to Nebraska in 1949 and met Caroline Lahmann. They were married on March 19, 1950, at Salem Lutheran Church in Fremont. Two children were born to this union, Beverly and David. Caroline preceded him in death in 1989. On January 29, 1992, Paul married Delores Winter in Fremont, Nebraska, and gained five step-children to make his life even fuller.
Paul was employed for many years at the Fremont Hospital. He enjoyed working at the hospital with the many employees and gained many friends throughout his years there. After Paul retired from the hospital, Delores and Paul enjoyed traveling to Europe, Mexico, and spending winters in Arizona. Paul loved his beloved Huskers, eating at Keno, selling Big Rick BBQ sauce for his nephew, reminiscing about the earlier days of his youth, and visiting with people and making their friendships. Paul was a story teller. His pride and joy were his grandchildren and seeing the accomplishments they were making in their lives.
Survivors include his wife, Delores; daughter, Beverly (Bob) Krutz, Orchard, NE; son, David (Barb) of Stapleton, NE.; stepsons, Jim Winter, York; Bob (Diane) Winter, Pat (Shelley) Winter, Fremont; stepdaughters, Debra (Bruce) Bonow, Morrill, NE, Lynette Winter and Robert Hartgrave, Mead, NE.; grandchildren, Seth(Amber) Doty, Omaha; Jessica Doty, Blue Hill, NE; Suzanne (Jordan) Weiss, Omaha; Krista Doty, Kearney; Paul Krutz, Sioux Falls, SD; Jamie Doty, Lincoln; great-grandson Orion Doty; step grandchildren, Chris and Brian Bonow, Shannon and Lindsey Winter, Robert Hartgrave, Shelby Winter, and Ryan Winter and step great grandsons, many nieces and nephews and friends.
Paul was preceded in death by parents, his first wife, Caroline, two brothers, three sisters, and many relatives.
The funeral will be Monday, 2pm at Salem Lutheran with the Rev. Clay Skurdahl officiating. Memorials are suggested to Midland University Nursing Program and Salem Lutheran Church. Visitation will be Sunday from 3pm to 7pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel. The committal will be in Memorial Cemetery at a later date.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(7)
Corky Braun
Fremont, NE Saturday, April 11, 2015 Delores, so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you.Stewart Roach
Fremont, NE Saturday, April 4, 2015 So sorry for your loss. In 1953 I spent two months at the Fremont hospital before being transferred to Great Lakes Naval Hospital.Paul was an orderly in Fremont at that time, and he took excellent care of me. Again, I am very sorry for your loss.Marion Herzinger
Sun City, AZ Saturday, April 4, 2015 Bev, David, Delores.Our sympathy, love and prayers at this difficult time.
We have very special memories from all the years that Suzanne, Jay and Kevin had the Doty's as their baby sitters. The Doty's were a very special part of our family.
May God put his loving arms around you and help you through this difficult time. Love Ken and Marion
JoAnn Morgan
Fremont, NE Thursday, April 2, 2015 God bless this wonderful man with the peace and joy of heaven. May God also bless you his family with many blessings as you travel this road of grief as you remember the life of your loved one.Tami Andera
syracuse, NE Thursday, April 2, 2015 Sorry for your loss Deloris, Bev, and David! He was a great man and will dearly be missed, I remember being at his house when they had daycare, he went to my softball games that where held at the park. My prayers go out to the family.Robert Andera
Fremont, NE Thursday, April 2, 2015 I am very sorry for your loss, and I am deeply sadden as well,My thoughts and prayers are for you
Jeanne Bergstrom
Plainview, NE Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Bev, Bob, Suzanne, and Paul:So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.