Paul George Doberstein

St. Charles, Paul George Doberstein, 86, of St. Charles died Wednesday morning, February 1, 2012 at his home in St. Charles. He was born May 8, 1925 in Columbia Heights, MN to Ernest and Olga (Dingdiner) Doberstein. He served in the Army during WWII, stationed in the Pacific Theatre. Paul and Dorothy O'Brien were married August 2, 1947. He worked as an electrician on the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. Paul and Dorothy made their home in Winona for several years before moving to Buffalo City where they owned the Buffalo City Resort. They later retired to Pepin before moving to St. Charles two years ago.Paul belonged to the Veterans of Foreign War, American Legion and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Survivors include his wife Dorothy, five children; John Charles Doberstein of Houston, TX; James Michael Doberstein of Pepin; Jeffrey Paul (Rochelle) Doberstein of St. Charles; Paula Mary Mohan and Patti Ann Clement both of Pepin, 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and a sister Blossom of Elk River, MN. He was preceded in death by two children, Danny and Dottie, his parents, two brothers, Bob and Bill and a sister Bernice. Private family services will be held. Please share a memory on Paul's on-line guestbook and view his Tribute Video when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.For Those I LoveFor Those Who Love MeWhen I am gone, release me, let me go...I have so many things to see and doYou musn't tie yourself to me with tears,Be happy that we had so many years.I have you my love. You can only guessHow much you gave me in happiness.I thank you for the love you each have shown,But now it's time I traveled on alone.So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must,Then let your grief be comforted by trust.It's only for a while that we must part.So bless the memories that lie within your heart,I won't be far away, for life goes on.So if you need me, call and I will come.Though you can't see me or touch me, I'll be near,And if you listen with your heart you'll hearAll of my love around you soft and clear.And then, when you must come this way alone...I'll greet you with a smile and "Welcome Home."
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/280839