Douglas Hogrefe Obituary

Douglas Allen Hogrefe

Dec 6, 1933 - Oct 1, 2023

Bay View

Douglas A. "Doug" Hogrefe passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at his home.

He was born Dec. 6, 1933, in Sandusky, to Marjorie and Dietrich Hogrefe and resided in Bay View since 1961.

Doug graduated from Sandusky High School and attended GMI Engineering and Management Institute before he joined Ford Motor Company as a Tool and Die Maker. He was a veteran of U.S. Air Force. While stationed in Zaragoza, Spain, he brought back his Spanish bride and love, Carmen, with whom he happily spent the next 63 years. His hobbies and passions were many over the years. More than anything, he loved being active with his family and became his children's coach and biggest cheerleader in their shooting careers and all they pursued in life. He continued to coach smallbore rifle and referee for many years to the benefit of numerous kids across Ohio. Most importantly, he wanted to be the best father, husband, son, and brother he could be and a friend to all.

Doug leaves behind his wife, Maria Carmen Miguel Hogrefe; son, Richard Hogrefe (Meghan); daughters, Ana English (James McArdle) and Kimberly Levine; sister, Kathryn Quint; grandchildren, Amber, Nicholas, Joshua, Heather, Julia, and Elinor; great-grandchildren, Oliver, Theodora, and Charlotte; in-laws, nephews, nieces, and cousins; and many friends he considered family as well.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Carryl Martin and Beatrice Weinstein; brother, Ralph Hogrefe; and son-in-law, Michael English.

Doug's celebration of life will be Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, with food and drink starting at 2 p.m. and memories shared at 3 p.m. Bay View at The Bay Bell Restaurant, 803 Bayview Drive, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hogrefe Foundation, 152 Columbus Ave., Sandusky Ohio, 44870, with a mission to help make Erie County a better place for its citizens with a focus on children.

Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel, has been entrusted with arrangements.

Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.