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John Doller
1931 - 2025
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John Doller Obituary
Apr 25, 1931 - Dec 17, 2025
Sandusky
John S. "Jack" Doller, 94, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at his winter home in Fort Myers Beach, Florida.
Jack was born April 25, 1931, in Sandusky, to Howard and Mae (Barber) Doller. He graduated from Sandusky High School in 1949, then attended Ohio University, graduating in 1953 with a bachelor's degree in geology. He served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Korea and Germany, and retired from the reserves as a Captain.
He began working for New Departure Hyatt Bearings Division of GM in 1955, retiring as a product engineering manager. After retirement, he continued working as a consultant for GM, Ford, and HTC Slovakia.
Jack was an avid sailboat racer and cruiser who served as commodore of Sandusky Sailing Club in 1974. Even after selling his last sailboat, "Fizgig," in 2006, he remained active in club activities. He was also a member of First Presbyterian Church, Science Lodge 50 F&AM, Elks Club, VFW, American Legion, AMVETS, and Boardwalk Caper Yacht Club. Jack maintained his US Coast Guard Master's license for 40 years and was also a US Sailing judge.
He is survived by his sons, Phil (Trish) of Fort Myers, and Kurt (Nicole) of Sandusky; grandchildren, Scott, Caroline, Morgan (Garrett), Megan (Rose), Aunica (Keaton), Chrystian Doller, Derik (Megan), Zavier, Aaliyah; and one great-grandchild, Evalina. Also surviving are Jack's stepchildren, Rick (Cindy), Susan (John), and Tom (Lisa); as well as his friends throughout the US and Europe.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife and mother of his children, Sharon (Gamwell); and his second wife, Marilyn (Morris-Snide).
Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026, at First Presbyterian Church in Sandusky, immediately following the service, a celebration of life will be at Sandusky Sailing Club.
Memorial donations in Jack's name may be directed to First Presbyterian Church, Sandusky Sailing Club Endowment Fund, or the donor's favorite charity.
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