

Hospital. Due to the Covid Pandemic, the family will be having a private Celebration of Life
memorial.
Melvin Dohmann is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Dianna Dohmann of Decatur AL, his
sons Ronald Dohmann of Willow Spring NC, Donald Dohmann of Chesapeake VA, and
Christopher Dohmann of Lake Placid FL, his sisters Linda Geaslin of Beaumont TX, Jana Boehme
of Sinton TX and Teresa Mcgee of Victoria TX.
Melvin Ronald Dohmann is preceded in death by his mother Lizzie Belle Reaves of Victoria TX,
Father Melvin Otto Dohmann Victoria TX, brothers Douglas Dohmann of Bastrop TX, Earnest
Donald Dohmann of Victoria TX, and sister Nell Eilers of Port Lavaca TX.
Melvin Dohmann, better known as “Ron” was born in Goliad TX in 1949. After graduating high
school in Victoria TX, Ron entered into seminary in 1969 for The Salvation Army in Atlanta
Georgia to become a Salvation Army officer. After graduating seminary, he married Dianna May
Pahel on October 14, 1972 in St. Petersburg FL. After marriage, Ron and Dianna served with the
Salvation Army for 25 years. In 1995 Ron and Dianna moved to Sebring Fl where Ron worked for
The Salvation Army of Sebring and The United Methodist Church of Sebring. In 2007 Ron and
Dianna moved to Decatur AL.
Ron was in love with the Lord, and he loved to serve others with all that he had. His love for his
family and friends was unshakable and consistent. He will be greatly missed and now is resting
in the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ!
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Salvation Army of Decatur AL. Cards can be sent to Dianna Dohmann, 802 Clearview St. SW, Decatur AL. 35601
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