Morris R. Dobbelaere Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Morris R. Dobbelaere of Oakwood, Ohio, whose life came to an end on November 3, 2025 at the age of 97, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Julius Dobbelaere and Marie Dobbelaere (Vynckier); his wife Viola M. Harrow; his daughters, Frances Dobbelaere, Julie Dobbelaere and Denise Dobbelaere-Althauser; his great grandchild Jessica Thornell; and his siblings, George Dobbelaere, Gerard Dobberlaere, Paul Dobbelaere, Henry Dobbelaere and Mary Louise Dobbelaere.
He is survived by: his children, Cathy Thornell (Larry) of Paulding, OH, Cindy Skiver (Rich) of Defiance, OH, Tom Dobbelaere (Shelly) of Paulding, OH, Tim Dobbelaere (Tami) of Oakwood, OH and Carole Gross (Mark) of Paulding, OH; his siblings, Robert Dobbelaere (Connie) of Camden, MI and Doris Richman of Wolcottville, IN; his grandchildren, Tricia Lancaster (Stacie), Gary Thornell (Amy), TJ Thornell (Heather), Lorie Baughman (Brad), Kim Molitor (Chad), Krista Schroeder (Brian), Lana Gorrell (Don), Jenni Hoffman (Jason), Lisa Dobbelaere, Britney Dobbelaere, Karli Diodato (Mark), Zach Dobbelaere (Amy), Aaron Gross (Sara), Spencer Gross (Stephanie), Preston Gross, Jackson Althauser, Delaney Althauser, Desirae Hagerman (Dan) and Adam English (Stacy); his great grandchild Julia Gonzales; his grandchildren, Adam Niederholtmeyer (Madison), Elyse Niederholtmeyer, Gianna Niederholtmeyer, Eric Thornell, Holden Thornell, Dakota Thornell, Grayson Thornell, Brysten Thornell, Alex Baughman, Nick Baughman, Anna Baughman, Eli Molitor, Brooke Molitor, Hannah Molitor, Luke Schroeder, Logan Schroeder, Hayden Gorrell, Kalli Gorrell, Max Hoffman, Henry Hoffman, Alexis Wright, Jacob Dobbelaere, Nevayah Cler, Caydius Dobbelaere, Luca Diodato, Liam Diodato, Marc Diadato, Max Dobbelaere, Andrew Dobbelaere, Porter Gross, Tatem Varner (Derek), Olivia Wagner (Seth), Hailey Stallard, Isaak Hagerman, Raymond Hagerman, Cole English and Claire English; his great great grandchild Aria Gonzales; and his great grandchildren, Sophia Varner, Paisley Varner, Thomas Varner, Evan Varner and Adalynn Fronk.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 9th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Den Herder Funeral Home (1000 W Wayne St, Paulding, OH 45879). A rosary will be held on Sunday, November 9th 2025 at 7:30 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, November 10th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Divine Mercy Catholic Parish (417 N Main St, Paulding, OH 45879).
Memorial contributions may be made in Morris' memory to CHP Home Health Care or the Paulding County Junior Fair Board.
