William M. Doerr, age 92, of White Lake, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday, November 24, 2022. Left to cherish his memory are his loving children: William E. (Linda) Doerr, Michael R. Doerr, Barbara L. Doerr, and Thomas O. (Noushin) Doerr; his five grandchildren: Lindsay Roberts, Michael Doerr, Rachel (David) Bodanyi, Kiley (Nicholas) Pointer, and Matthew Girolami; his nine great-grandchildren: Hailey, Lake, Levi, Layla, Mason, Madelyn, Lazarus, Kingston, and Juniper; and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.
William was born July 29, 1930, the son of William and Edith (Reese) Doerr in Kenmore, New York, where he amassed several high school athletic awards. He and his wife Luanne (Voorheis) were married in 1953, and shared forty-five wonderful years together until Luanne’s passing in 1998. After attending West Point Academy, William served his country as a Civil Engineer and was proud of his role in the modernization of Dover Air Force Base. Shortly after his honorable discharge, William began working as an engineer at Chrysler. He was a major contributor in the development of the first minivan, and retired as Chief Engineer of the Minivan Platform in 1988 to spend more time with his loving family.
During many retirement years in Pinehurst, North Carolina, he was active in competitive tennis, recreational golf, and as a Eucharistic Minister volunteering at the local hospital. Prior to, and then again after living in North Carolina, William was an active parishioner at St. Patrick Catholic Church in White Lake, Michigan, and held his Catholic faith very closely. In his free time, he could always be found near a tennis court, golf course, on a boat, or instructing youth some of the finer aspects of many sports. He was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed.
William was preceded in death by his parents, William and Edith; his loving wife, Luanne; his sister, Edith; and his brother, Robert.
In lieu of flowers, those desiring may consider contributions in William's memory to the Alzheimer's Association. Please follow the link below to make a donation.
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