Frederick Wallace Doering

Frederick Wallace Doering, MSG (Retired) September 28, 1936 - April 04, 2024 Doering, Frederick "Fred" Wallace - Age 87 of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Fred was born September 28, 1936, in Mankato, Minnesota, the son of Fredrick and Loretta (Sonnabend) Doering. Fred grew up on the family farm in Good Thunder, Minnesota and graduated from Good Thunder High School in 1954. On November 20, 1955, Fred married his lifelong sweetheart, Helen (Carlson) of Good Thunder. They made their life together with Fred working as a bookkeeper for Botsford Lumbar until he enlisted in the United States Army. He served for 26 years on both U.S., European and foreign soil during the Vietnam War, earning the Bronze Star Medal. He earned an Honorable Discharge in 1979. Fred continued his work career in the finance industry until his final retirement from Superior Choice Credit Union in 1995. He was an avid fisherman and sportsman, having played football, basketball, and baseball, earning several accolades for his skills. A lifelong sports enthusiast for both the Minnesota Vikings and Twins. During his stateside assignments for the Army, Fred taught ROTC and had the opportunity to coach football for the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Ohio State, and many football and baseball teams for the Dependent Youth Association in Germany. Coaching was a deep love for Fred. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years; children, Lynn (Lenore) Doering, Janine (Jerry) Yost and Robin (Cathy Jo) Doering; grandchildren Joel (Nicole) Doering and Alisyn (Eric) Schmelzer and 2 great-grandchildren, Maxwell and Quinn; sister, Diann (Harvey) Kendall, brother, Gerald (Nancy) Doering, sister-in-law JoAnn (Ray) Kastner and several nieces, nephews and close friends. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter, Pamela Rena, sister and brother-in-law, Jerald and Kathleen Hiller. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on April 16, 2024, at Washburn-McReavy, Glen Haven Chapel, 5125 W. Broadway, Crystal, MN with visitation for 1 hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, with full Honor Guard.

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Frederick Wallace Doering

September 28, 1936 - April 4, 2024

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Frederick Wallace Doering

September 28, 1936 - April 4, 2024

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