"I'll miss her but have such fond memories of her during my years at HFS. She along with her partner one of the two "Old Crows" as she and Mary Rank called themselves, even making a sign they wore for a bit stating such. So great humor and also humility. Even the most difficult tasks I could give Deloris she came through with geniune honest work. Her family should be so proud of how she lived her life. Always when I think of Deloris she brings a smile. Not everyone at HFS has that lasting effect. So I will keep the special dear memory of her always. My sympathies go out to her family at this time. "
In loving memory of
Deloris Ann Doehrmann
August 31, 1937 - March 20, 2019
Williamsburg-Deloris Ann Doehrmann was born August 31, 1937 in Williamsburg, Iowa to Orlo Kenneth and Pauline Sophie (Teggatz) Collingwood. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Millersburg in September 1938 and confirmed in June 1952. She attended Row's Hill country school and graduated from Millersburg High School in 1956. Deloris was united in marriage to Raymond Gilbert Doehrmann on September 13, 1957 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Millersburg, after their marriage they lived on the Doehrmann family farm. Ray and Deloris were parents to 9 children. After the children reached adulthood Deloris worked for Holden's Foundation Seeds for 10 years and Monsanto for 5. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg, was the secretary/treasurer of AAL Branch 1668 for 31 years and worked on the Helping Hands projects. She was passionate about genealogy and family history. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with family, regardless of whether it was immediate family or distant relatives. Deloris passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics at the age of 81 after collapsing at home Wednesday afternoon.
She is survived by her husband Raymond of 61 years; seven children: Anita (Chris) Hansen and Ralph Doerhmann all of Cedar Rapids, Beverly Smith of Cedar Falls, Catherine (Thomas) Crawford of South Carolina, Esther Hickman of Johnson Creek, WI, Arlen Doehrmann and Russell Doehrmann both of Williamsburg; 10 grandchildren: Heidi Hansen, Eric Hansen, Trischa Tucker, Bailey Smith, Amber Koffler, Emily Simpson, Robert Koffler, Carolyn Schams, David Hickman and Brian Hickman; 11 great grandchildren: Lexie Nelson, Roger, Rosemarie, Caleb and Myka Martin, Aiden, Lucas and Kylee Simpson, Sophia Koffler, Grace and Gwendolyn Schams; a brother: Kenneth (Carolyn) Collingwood; two sisters: Karen (Gene) Schmidt and Darlene Street all of Cedar Rapids and a sister-in-law: Connie Collingwood of Cedar Falls. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 children: Victor Doehrmann and Dorene Doehrmann; a grandson: James Koffler and a brother: Lester Collingwood.
Celebration of Life Service will be 10:30 am Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg. Burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg. A memorial fund has been established for Immanuel Lutheran Church or Lutheran Interparish School in Williamsburg. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
Tributes
"My sympathy to the family. She was great lady, a great Mom. I will always be grateful for Mrs. Doehrmann driving all the way over to my house to give me a ride into to town with Anita for our summer of Drivers' Ed with Mr. Mayer. "
"Anita, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Dixie Schumann Bandy"
"My family including my Dad, Ivan Edwards wish our condolences to the Doehrmann family. My Dad and Deloris did some work together on the history of the Collingwood family. We know she is in a better place now. We will keep your family in our thoughts. "
"My deepest condolences to the Doehrmann Family on the lost of your dear loved one may you find comfort in God's promise that He will do away with death forever and wipe away the tears from all faces (Isa 25:8)"
"Deloris worked for my parents when one of my siblings was born. As the oldest of our family I have fond memories of Deloris. Always enjoyed a quick visit when seeing her. My sincerest sympathy. Dolores Dietrich Grimm "