John Doeing Jr.

John R. Doeing Jr. of Painesville Township, age 65, passed away February 24, 2021 at Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, after a month long battle with complications from COVID-19. He was born July 12, 1955 in Painesville to John Sr. and Gertrude M. (LeBail) Doeing.

John was a Graduate of Riverside High School where he was a member of the marching band. He was a Firefighter for Painesville Township and worked at Lubrizol in Painesville for many years. He later worked many years for Crile Rd. Hardware and Concord Motor Sports where he developed a special bond with his fellow employees and customers.  He was employed at Lowe’s in Willoughby when he went into the hospital with COVID-19.     

Throughout his life he enjoyed roller skating, cross-country skiing, bowling, golfing, signing with the church choir and performing solos at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, where he was a truly dedicated member, elder, and served on the church council.  He was highly respected by the church, its members, and the community where he lived and worked.  

John is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Dowd of Painesville; son, Joe (Molly) Doeing of Painesville; granddaughter, Sam; and brother, Rick (Debbie) Doeing of Madison.

He was preceded in death by his Wife of 44 years, Kathy Jo Doeing, whom he married October 1, 1976 in Grand River; and parents John Sr. and Gertrude M. (LeBail) Doeing

A Memorial Service for John will be held at a later Date yet to be announced (due to family health concerns and COVID-19) at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 250 Bowhall Road, Painesville Township, Ohio.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to St. Paul’s Endowment Fund.