Obituary of Harold F. Doberstein

Harold F. Doberstein died Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Elmhurst Commons at the age of 95. He was born June 27, 1920 to Gustave and Mathilda Doberstein on the farm by Rush Lake in Nessel Township in Chisago County. He attended Danewood Country School up through the 8th grade. He was Baptized and Confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Rush Lake. He was drafted into the Army-Air Force at the age of 21 and was deployed to Fairbanks, Alaska training in chemical warfare. He later transferred to Homestead, Florida and worked as an aircraft mechanic. Back home he was foreman at Aurelius Mfg. until he retired at age 76. He met Ruth Linnemeyer, his wife to be, at church teaching VBS. They were married and raised their 5 children in the Braham area. He loved gardening, wood working, walking, cooking, baking and was outgoing with a fun filled sense of humor. He was an active member of St. Stephen’s Lutheran church. Harold was thankful for all his blessings and for the kind people that helped take care of him. His strong faith carried him through the difficult times all the way to the end of his life. He was at peace and looked forward to going home to the Lord. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, his son Douglas, his brother, Elmer, an infant brother, Robert and his parents. Harold is survived by his children Alan (Kristy) Doberstein of Braham, Cynthia (Jim) Svare of Isanti, Craig Doberstein of Braham, Teresa Doberstein-Erbstoesser of Isanti, Brother Richard (Eileen) Doberstein of Phoenix, Arizona, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and other relatives & friends.