William Gerard Doffin, 69, passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2021 at Broadway Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, Indiana. William was born in Gary, Indiana to Ralph and Alice Doffin in 1951, persevering despite dire circumstances at birth. He was known as Bill to his family and friends.
Bill is survived by his wife, Karen; children, Jason (Julia) Doffin and Julie (Daniel) Bowen; and grandchildren, Emma Bowen and Liam & Zander Doffin.
Bill graduated Lake Central High School in 1970. He proudly served in the Indiana National Guard from 1970-1977 as a combat engineer. He worked on the family dairy farm until 1989. At which time, he went to work for the Lake County Public Works and Highway Departments. He worked as an operating engineer/foreman. He retired after 25 years of service in 2014. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed both hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Crown Point, Indiana.
A private funeral mass will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church in Crown Point on May 14, 2021. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the American Heart Association or charity of your choice. Burial arrangements entrusted to Calumet Park Cemetery.