Klaus “Sandy” Doering, 70, of Clearwater, FL passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at his home.
Klaus was born June 6, 1944 in Germany to Werner and Sophie Doering. In 1951 his family moved to New York and in 1963 he enlisted in the US Air Force as a ground support equipment mechanic. He served during the Vietnam War in Thailand until being honorably discharged as a Staff Sargent in 1970.
Klaus was a true pioneer to the pool industry. As owner of Coral Pools, he began building pools in 1974. He continued maintaining them until his son-in-law, Bill, took over in 2012. He was also active in many pool industry associations.
Klaus is survived by his six children, Hollie (Jeff) Parker, Ted (Liz) Doering, Casey (George) Newman, Tim (Danielle) Doering, Dan (Missy) Doering, and Abbi (Bill) Reeves; two sisters, Claudia (John) Wittenberg, and Christine (Tony) Doering; and ten grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Donald.
A Memorial service will be at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park – Peacefield Mausoleum, 2860 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater 33759.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Fisher House Foundationhttp://www.fisherhouse.org.
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Our deepest condolences to the Doering family for the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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To the Doering Family,
My sincerest condolences to your whole family. Losing a parent is always a traumatic event no matter how old, how young, how close or far away they are. I am so sorry for your loss. Blessings to all of his children, and grandchildren who will never know him as you did. Much love to all of you,
Susan
My deepest sympathies to the Doering family. May special memories soon make their way into your hearts.
To My Family, I send my deepest condolences. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and I hope that the family can find peace and comfort in this time of sadness. Love and God Bless.
My sincerest condolences to all the Doering family!
Our deepest sympathy to the Doering family for the loss of your Father, may the good memories be in your hearts forever…..God Bless.
Our prayers are with the Doering family through the sorrowful time.