John Anton Doll Sr.

John was born on June 21, 1923 on the family farm in Solen, North Dakota to Peter and Anna Mary (Schaff) Doll.

John grew up on the farm. He married Magdalyn Ehlis; they were married for seventy years before his wife’s passing. After John’s dad retired from the farm, John decided to try farming. After a few bad years of being “hailed” out, he decided to give it up! By that time, he had a wife and five children to support. The family then moved to Mandan, North Dakota. In 1950, John moved his family to Yakima so he could find work. He worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad until 1960. He then worked as a custodian for the Yakima School District until his retirement.

John very much enjoyed German music. He was a drummer in various bands for many years. He and Mom enjoyed traveling to German music festivals. It was so amazing to watch them dance the Polka together. They also enjoyed many of Senior Citizens’ tour trips. Making German sausage was a specialty of his that he passed on to his children, along with the secret recipe! He enjoyed maintaining a park-like setting on his acreage in East Selah until health problems prevented him from doing much of the work. John enjoyed decorating his place with a wide assortment of cement statues and animal figurines.

He is survived by his daughter Marilyn (Dick) Farris, sons, Mark (Sandi) Doll and James Doll. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law Monzetta Doll and son-in-law Dennis Fisher. Surviving him are grandchildren: Brenda (Rich), Mark (Jami), Raelynn (Josh), Troy (Cathryn), Tara (Matt), Teresa (Steve), Tonia, Brock (Krista), Jamie (Chris); great-grandchildren: Brandon, Ashley, Briana, Mathew, Maddie, Emmy, Ellie, Jayce, Joslynn, Jance, Justin, Mara, Farris, Josh (Lelia), Danielle (Robert), Zach, Jessie, Peyton, Alexia, Jackson and Chanell; great-great grandchildren: William, Hunter, Thomas and Dean. Also surviving him are brothers Bob (Rita) Doll and Fritz Doll.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Magdalyn, son John Jr., daughter Barbara, and brother Jack; sisters: Betty, Mary and Rose; grandchildren: Traci, Brady, Stephanie and great-grandchild Mandy.

A Vigil Rosary Service will be held Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held, Friday, July 28, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1107 W. Fremont Ave., Selah, WA with a luncheon to follow. A committal service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2017 at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Priest Retirement and Seminarian Fund.

The family would like to thank all the wonderful caregivers at Apple Creek Adult Family Home. A special thank you to the awesome Hospice nurse, Caitlyn and to those who took time out of their busy day to visit with him. To share a memory of Joh, visit www.lepfuneralhome.com.