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Dr William Alton “Bill” Doering

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Birth	:	19 Jun 1914 Belfield, Stark County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	2 Nov 2011 Franklin, Franklin County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Franklin, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.1018982, -98.9443970
Description	:	Dr. William "Bill" Alton Doering died November 2, 2011 at the age of 97. Dr. Bill was born June 19, 1914 to William and Virginia (Young) Doering. Dr. Bill grew up in Belfield, North Dakota, with his older brothers Herbert and Harwood and graduated from Belfield High School in 1932. Bill graduated from Dickinson State Teacher's College with a B.A. degree in 1936. In 1985, Bill was inducted into the Dickinson State College Athletic Hall of Fame for athletic achievement 1930's. Selected from the small colleges as a Little All-American during the Depression years, Bill was drafted by the Chicago... Read More	Dr. William "Bill" Alton Doering died November 2, 2011 at the age of 97. Dr. Bill was born June 19, 1914 to William and Virginia (Young) Doering. Dr. Bill grew up in Belfield, North Dakota, with his older brothers Herbert and Harwood and graduated from Belfield High School in 1932. Bill graduated from Dickinson State Teacher's College with a B.A. degree in 1936. In 1985, Bill was inducted into the Dickinson State College Athletic Hall of Fame for athletic achievement 1930's. Selected from the small colleges as a Little All-American during the Depression years, Bill was drafted by the Chicago Bears. When he was told the franchise paid only $25 per game, Bill decided to stay in the field of education and become a science teacher. It was as an educator in Sentinel Butte, North Dakota that he met Anne Burhans, and the couple was married on June 8, 1937 in Glendive, Montana. The Doerings had three children, Polly, Peggy and David. Dr. Bill later attended the College of Idaho, the University of Idaho (Education and Teaching), and the University of Washington (B.S. degree) pursuing an advanced degree in administration. He became the superintendent of schools at Wendell, Idaho, becoming the state's youngest superintendent. During World War II, he was not only the superintendent, but also teacher, coach and principal. At the end of the war, Wendell's family doctor encouraged Bill to enter the field of medicine. Because Idaho had no medical school, but had reciprocity with Nebraska, Bill and his family moved to Omaha. He graduated from the University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine in May, 1949, and spent a year of internship at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Preferring the medical career of a small town and rural area doctor, the Doering family moved to Franklin, Nebraska in early July, 1950, when Bill joined the practice of Dr. David Rosenberg. During his more than a half century in Franklin, Bill served his community in many capacities: a member of the Franklin school board for 12 years, president for 8; a founding member of the Franklin Country Club in 1961; a member of the Franklin Chamber of Commerce; a promoter and backer of the community's home for senior citizens; Medical Advisor of that facility; Chief of Staff of the Franklin County Hospital from 1953 until his retirement; physician to the County Mental Health Board; Health Officer for the City and County; and a 60 year member of the First United Methodist Church. As a physician, Bill was a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the 1974-1976 president of the Nebraska Chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians. During the 1980's, he was a member of the University of Nebraska's Advisory Board and helped organize and implement Nebraska's outstate preceptor ship program in family practice for sophomores in medical school who might have an interest in practicing in the rural areas. For 19 years Bill volunteered his services as Doctor of the Day in the Nebraska state legislature. The Nebraska Chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians honored Bill as the 1984-1985 Nebraska Family Physician of the Year. Bill's family always knew his passion in life was serving others, as the Hippocratic Oath was on the mantle and a caduceus was in the kitchen tile. In March, 1998, the Franklin County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees honored Bill for 48 years of service to the sick and injured of the County. A devoted father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Bill always enjoyed the company of his family and always made an effort to attend the activities of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. When he found time, Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, golfing, Nebraska football, and his dog, Bart. His other interests included being a Master Mason for over 60 years. He was the Jordan Medal recipient of Franklin Masonic Lodge. He also belonged to the Tehama Shrine in Hastings, Nebraska. During the past few years, Bill and David spent time with a friend's horses. Bill loved to brush and talk to them. Dr. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, wife, and son-in-law Gil Feis. Left to cherish his full life are his daughters, Polly Feis of Lincoln, Nebraska, Peggy and husband Reynold McMeen of Broken Bow, Nebraska, son, David Doering of Franklin, Nebraska, grandchildren, Mary Anne Karczewski, William B. Feis, Stephanie A. Holcomb, Jeffrey R. McMeen and Jeremy W. McMeen, 13 great grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friend Inurnment was in the Greenwood Cemetery, Franklin, NE..

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Dr William Alton “Bill” Doering's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Franklin, Franklin County, USA.
When did Dr William Alton “Bill” Doering death?
Dr William Alton “Bill” Doering death on 2 Nov 2011 in Franklin, Franklin County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.1018982
Longitude: -98.9443970

Family Members:

Parent

William Fredric Doering

(1879 - 1950)

Spouse

Anne Small Burhans Doering

(1915 - 2007)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Franklin, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1018982, -98.9443970

2. Maple Grove Cemetery
Bloomington, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1018791, -99.0402832

3. Stevens Cemetery
Riverton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0977000, -98.8201500

4. Union Cemetery
Macon, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2049000, -98.9439000

5. Bailey Cemetery
Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1828003, -99.0342026

6. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Macon, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2061500, -98.9718000

7. Fuller Cemetery
Riverton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0764000, -98.7925700

8. Mount Olive Cemetery
Kensington, Smith County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0014000, -99.0658035

9. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Macon, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2406616, -98.9908371

10. Riverton Cemetery
Riverton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0970993, -98.7530975

11. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Reamsville, Smith County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9510994, -98.9175034

12. Naponee Cemetery
Naponee, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0783997, -99.1456985

13. Reamsville Cemetery
Reamsville, Smith County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9441500, -98.8593500

14. Reamsville Methodist Church Cemetery
Reamsville, Smith County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9299500, -98.8693970

15. West Salem Cemetery
Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2775000, -99.0281000

16. Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Hildreth, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2782000, -99.0284000

17. Fairview Stone Cemetery
Kensington, Smith County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9304330, -99.0479270

18. Norwegian Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Inavale, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1913000, -98.7255000

19. Haskett Cemetery
Phillips County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9696860, -99.1234470

20. Eminence Cemetery
Thornburg, Smith County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9432983, -98.8005981

21. Upland Cemetery
Upland, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3078003, -98.8974991

22. Chapman Cemetery
Woodruff, Phillips County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9930992, -99.1782990

23. Moline Cemetery
Hildreth, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2630000, -99.1208000

24. Walnut Creek Cemetery
Inavale, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0463982, -98.6793976