"My thoughts are with all members of the Dohlman family. Its been many years since I had seen John but know he was much loved. Many years since our parents gathered for POKER nights."
In loving memory of
John C. Dohlman
January 18, 1949 - December 8, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private family service will be held. John's family is inviting friends to join his service virtually via "Zoom" on Monday, December 14, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. To join the meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3670133488?pwd=NTdyWWN1SlZWZkJ1YWVCa05MTHp4Zz09
Meeting ID: 367 013 3488
Passcode: 5PKx9Q
John C. Dohlman, 71, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton, Iowa. He was born January 18, 1949, in Hampton, Iowa, to John "Jack" and Louise (Bender) Dohlman. John graduated from Hampton Community High School in 1967.
He served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from 1967-1971. John was a member of the Iowa National Guard from 1976 - 1996 as a Mortar Platoon Sergeant. He worked and retired for the State of Iowa Highway Division after 34 years. John was an avid bowler in his earlier years and went to many state and national tournaments. He loved watching sports, cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes, Iowa State Cyclones, and Minnesota Vikings.
John is survived by his sister Patricia Chaplin of West Des Moines, sister Barbara Orr of Des Moines, brother Alan (Judy) Dohlman of Waterloo, sister Kathy (Todd) Sheppard of Hampton, and sister-in-law LuAnn Jackson of Webster City. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and close friend Les Lilly of Sheffield.
John is preceded in death by his parents and brother Denny.
Tributes
"So sorry to hear about Johns passing. He was always happy go lucky guy. I remember playing baseball with him on the Hampton Hawks Babe Ruth team. Good guy gone too soon and thank you for you service. "
"My tribute got posted before I was finished! I just wanted you to know my prayers & hugs go out for the family. ?"
"Dohlman family.....I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. Mike (Schear) spoke often of those "Dohlman kids" who lived next door and the fun you had in the neighborhood."
"Dohlman Family my Heart is Heavy just as all yours are . I have nothing but fond memories with him and he is one of my biggest Hero's ! Love Always from the Leonhardt Family . "
"SO SORRY TO HEAR OF SUCH A GREAT LOSS IN YOUR FAMILY...MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH UOU..."
"Our deepest sympathy to the Dohlman family. -Ben & Mary"
"Sorry to hear about John's passing. You all have my sympathy."
"Prayers sent from Berry and Jan. Thinking of you at this time."
"Sending Prayers for the Dohlman Family!! So sorry for your loss ??"