Obituary for Arthur Patrick "Arkie" Doll
Arthur (Arkie) Patrick Doll
Arthur Doll of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Kathy Hospice at the age of 94. He was born on March 17, 1929 on the family farm in Nabob, WI, to Joseph Doll and Marie (Aufdermauer) Doll.
In 1947 he started working at Gehl Company, until he was drafted into the Army in 1952, and served his country for one year as a Corporal during the Korean War. Art was honored to be included in a Stars and Stripes Honor Flight to Washington D.C. in 2014.
Upon returning from service, he resumed working at Gehl Company until his retirement in 1992. His career spanned 44 years, 32 of them as assembly supervisor.
On May 7, 1955, Arkie married Arlene Beine at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. They were married for 68 years. They loved to polka dance together, and spent many weekends dancing to their favorite bands. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, who will be dearly missed.
Arkie was known for his knowledge and passion of vintage cars. He enjoyed spending time in his garage, working on many restorations and rebuilds. He was a honorary member of the Kettle Moraine Klassic Kar Klub for years, where he made many dear friends. He was also a member of St. Francis Cabrini Church, Gehl Hexelbank, Moose Lodge 1398, and Knights of Columbus. He maintained a large, immaculate yard and garden until the age of 87. Arkie grew up on a farm, and knew the meaning of hard work. He was the original recycler, and could fix anything and had a purpose for everything.
In addition to his parents and in-laws Alois and Orlinda Beine, Art was preceded in death by his siblings Norman (Dorothy), Marion (Andrew) Schnitzler, Willard (Ann), Jerome (Delores), Joe, sister-in-law Lucille Schaefer, and brother-in-laws Roland (Dorothy) Beine, Harold (Helen) Beine, Ervin Beine and Jerry Beine.
He is survived by his wife Arlene and his three children: Roger (Mary) Doll and grandchildren Jared (Jamie) Doll and great-grandchildren Emery, Amelia, Wyatt, Adeline, and Waylon; Bruce (Cassidy) Doll; Craig Doll and girlfriend (Seleste Martinez); Ron (Kathie) Doll and grandchildren Bryant Doll, Kelsey Doll and fiancé (Thomy Singh), Neil (Samantha) Doll and great-granddaughter Lillian; Mary Kay (Tom) Trudeau and grandchildren Amanda Trudeau and (Jason Kelley), Tyler (Lehua) Trudeau and great-granddaughter Naia. A sister Marlene (Bill) Condon, sister-in-law Lorraine Beine and brother-in-law Donald (Karen) Beine. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:45 AM on Friday, February 16, 2024 at St. Francis Cabrini Church (1025 S. 7th Avenue, West Bend, WI 53095). Visitation will be prior to mass at church from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM. A private family internment of Arthur will be at a later date at Washington County Memorial Park in West Bend. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for St. Francis Cabrini Church and the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Froedtert West Bend Hospital for their kind, compassionate care at the end of our dad’s life.
Arthur Doll of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Kathy Hospice at the age of 94. He was born on March 17, 1929 on the family farm in Nabob, WI, to Joseph Doll and Marie (Aufdermauer) Doll.
In 1947 he started working at Gehl Company, until he was drafted into the Army in 1952, and served his country for one year as a Corporal during the Korean War. Art was honored to be included in a Stars and Stripes Honor Flight to Washington D.C. in 2014.
Upon returning from service, he resumed working at Gehl Company until his retirement in 1992. His career spanned 44 years, 32 of them as assembly supervisor.
On May 7, 1955, Arkie married Arlene Beine at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. They were married for 68 years. They loved to polka dance together, and spent many weekends dancing to their favorite bands. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, who will be dearly missed.
Arkie was known for his knowledge and passion of vintage cars. He enjoyed spending time in his garage, working on many restorations and rebuilds. He was a honorary member of the Kettle Moraine Klassic Kar Klub for years, where he made many dear friends. He was also a member of St. Francis Cabrini Church, Gehl Hexelbank, Moose Lodge 1398, and Knights of Columbus. He maintained a large, immaculate yard and garden until the age of 87. Arkie grew up on a farm, and knew the meaning of hard work. He was the original recycler, and could fix anything and had a purpose for everything.
In addition to his parents and in-laws Alois and Orlinda Beine, Art was preceded in death by his siblings Norman (Dorothy), Marion (Andrew) Schnitzler, Willard (Ann), Jerome (Delores), Joe, sister-in-law Lucille Schaefer, and brother-in-laws Roland (Dorothy) Beine, Harold (Helen) Beine, Ervin Beine and Jerry Beine.
He is survived by his wife Arlene and his three children: Roger (Mary) Doll and grandchildren Jared (Jamie) Doll and great-grandchildren Emery, Amelia, Wyatt, Adeline, and Waylon; Bruce (Cassidy) Doll; Craig Doll and girlfriend (Seleste Martinez); Ron (Kathie) Doll and grandchildren Bryant Doll, Kelsey Doll and fiancé (Thomy Singh), Neil (Samantha) Doll and great-granddaughter Lillian; Mary Kay (Tom) Trudeau and grandchildren Amanda Trudeau and (Jason Kelley), Tyler (Lehua) Trudeau and great-granddaughter Naia. A sister Marlene (Bill) Condon, sister-in-law Lorraine Beine and brother-in-law Donald (Karen) Beine. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:45 AM on Friday, February 16, 2024 at St. Francis Cabrini Church (1025 S. 7th Avenue, West Bend, WI 53095). Visitation will be prior to mass at church from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM. A private family internment of Arthur will be at a later date at Washington County Memorial Park in West Bend. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for St. Francis Cabrini Church and the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Froedtert West Bend Hospital for their kind, compassionate care at the end of our dad’s life.