Francis A.

"Skeet" Dotterer

Francis A. "Skeet" Dotterer, age 84, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Vancrest of Payne.

Skeet was born on February 25, 1941 in Paulding, OH to the late Dalno "Don" and Hilda (Justinger) Dotterer. On July 12, 1965 he married RoseMary Vance, who survives. Skeet worked as a die setter and in maintenance at Defiance Stamping Co. for 38 years until his retirement in 1997. He loved working on cars and watching Nascar, especially his favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. Above all, Skeet loved his family more than anything.

Along with his loving wife, Skeet is survived by his two sons, David (Theresa) Dotterer, Paulding, OH: Don (Sue Ann) Dotterer, Payne, OH; granddaughters, Emma Dotterer and Elizabeth "Libby" Dotterer;  brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Linda Vance, Antwerp, OH;  many loving nieces and nephews.

Skeet was also preceded in death by his brothers, DeLoy and William Dotterer.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Den Herder Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Sherman Cemetery, Brown Township, OH.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Monday, April 21, 2025 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 10:00 A.M. until time of services on Tuesday.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Vancrest of Payne and Everheart Hospice for the wonderful care that Skeet received.

Memorial contributions may be made in Skeet's memory to Vancrest of Payne Activity Fund or St. Jude Children's Hospital.