Kenneth Doty Obituary

Kenneth L. Doty

Kenneth L. "Ken" Doty, 72, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.

He was born Nov. 22, 1951, in Bluffton, to Oren and Reva (Habegger) Doty. Ken married Kathy Dilsaver Doty on Oct. 25, 1975, and she survives.

Ken graduated from Cory-Rawson High School where he was a member of the band and FFA. He worked for Bower Plumbing and Heating in Rawson then worked for M & R Plumbing and Heating in Bluffton until his retirement in 2017. Ken had a special knowledge for all furnaces and was very respected by all of his customers. He was also a lifelong farmer. Ken was a volunteer firefighter for Mt. Cory Fire Department where he previously served as fire chief. He was a member of Pleasant View Church, Mt. Cory. Ken gave the gift of life by being a tissue donor.

Ken's survivors include his wife, Kathy Doty of Rawson; three children, Christopher Doty of Findlay, Cheryl Doty of Westerville, and Charla (Jacob) Mayhew of Columbus; sister, Marlene (Howard) Johnson of Springboro; brother, Don (Jane) Doty of Rawson; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oren and Reva Doty; and a niece.

Ken's services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Pleasant View Church, Mt. Cory. Pastor Mike Noggle will officiate. Burial will be at Pleasant View Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton, and 10-11 a.m. at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant View Church.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.