Edwin Dockter

Edwin Dockter

January 29, 1916 - January 04, 2018

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Edwin ‘Eddie’ Dockter, 101, longtime resident of Streeter, ND died early Thursday morning January 4, 2018 at the Wishek Living Center, Wishek, ND

Eddie Dockter was born January 29, 1916 7 miles NW of Streeter ND the son of August M. Dockter and Matilda (Schlenker) Dockter. He received his elementary education in the local school and helped on the family farm.

He joined the Civilian Conservation Corp in July of 1934 at Fort Snelling, MN and was stationed in ND, MN and SD. He returned home to farm for a couple of years before being drafted into the United States Army on February 21, 1942 at Fort Snelling, MN. Eddie’s basic training was in Sheppard Field, TX. He served in the Army Air Corp as an Air Operations Specialist at Air Bases in NY, CT, VA and MI. He was Honorable Discharged December 14, 1945 at Chanute Field, IL, with the rank of Sergeant.

He and Avis L. Robinson were married Sept. 22, 1945 in Flint, MI where they made their home. Eddie was employed with Fischer Body on Assembly Line and off line repair until 1949 when he was asked to join Buck Motor Div. owned retail outlet in Flint as a Quality Controller and Auto Body Trimmer. Following the death of his wife Avis he continued to reside in Flint. He and Lola A. Pike were married on October 12, 1963 in Flint, MI. where he continued to work at the Buick Outlet. In 1975 he retired and they moved to Streeter. Lola passed away March 29, 2005. Eddie has continued to reside in Streeter until recently when he entered the Wishek Living Center.

He was a member of St. Lukes Lutheran Church in Streeter, American Legion Post 265, Streeter, ND.

Surviving are his children, Kathleen Dockter, Flint, MI; Alice Dockter, Alameda, CA; Trent (Peggy) Dockter, Flint, MI, one grandchild, Colin and 6 step grandchildren, 1 brother, Howard (LaRaine) Dockter, Gackle, ND.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wives, 2 sisters, Vi Remboldt and Ruth Fischer, 3 brothers, Arthur, Adam and Harold.



Visitation

Haut Funeral Home - Jamestown
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    Sunday, January 07, 2018
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    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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    1101 5th Ave Northeast
    Jamestown, North Dakota 58401
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St. Lukes Lutheran Church
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    Monday, January 08, 2018
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    11:00 AM
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    300 1st Ave NE
    Streeter, ND 58483
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Jo
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To Eddies family: I have been blessed to know Eddie for many years, it was always fun to stop in Streeter to see him, since he came to Wishek it was easier to visit him, He was one of the nicest men I have ever met. God bless his wonderful memory . God Bless you Jo kaiser Vielhauer
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Scott mittleider
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Sorry to hear That Eddie is passed. Now he's in a better place
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Heddi Hagie, Heddi Pike
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I just want to say I love you Grandpa. Always. I will miss you. What a true pleasure it has been to have you as my Grandpa. Sorry to the rest of our family. You always sketched by hand, horses for me as a child. You told me stories of fishing, ice fishing too, and we discussed the garden each year. Heaven just received a beautiful , fun, humorous, loving Angel. I love you Grandpa. And will think of you every day like always. Miss you already. We had you for so long. I'm 54 yrs. Old now. Glad I had the yrs. With you and Grandma. Hugs to Heaven are sent your way.
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Lee and Ellen Pound
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We are thinking of you guys at this difficult time. I told Ellen I always remember Uncle Ed and Aunt Louise playing Pinochle with my Dad and Mom. They seemed to have so much fun playing the game with each other. With Prayers and Sympathy Lee and Ellen Pound
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Kenny and Jennifer Johnson
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Payers to Eddies family and friends. Very sorry for your loss. Eddie will be missed dearly.
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Dave & Eileen Moser
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We got to know Eddie as we would ride to Streeter with our motorcycles. He would hear us coming into town and meet us. We always enjoyed visiting with him. He will be missed. Our condolences to his family.

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