Charles (Chuck) M. Dohn, 72, went home to be with Jesus on July 21, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Horner; children, Elizabeth and Dominic Testani, Charles Dohn and Kimberly Dohn; grandchildren, Gabriella Testani, Alex Testani and Grayson Dohn; sisters, Dolores Dohn and Rosemarie Mann; and brother,…
Continue ReadingCharles (Chuck) M. Dohn, 72, went home to be with Jesus on July 21, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Horner; children, Elizabeth and Dominic Testani, Charles Dohn and Kimberly Dohn; grandchildren, Gabriella Testani, Alex Testani and Grayson Dohn; sisters, Dolores Dohn and Rosemarie Mann; and brother, John Burkard. He is also survived by his cat, Muffet.
Originally from New Jersey, Chuck was active in Drum & Bugle Corps, and marched with the Flames, St. Lucy’s Cadets and the Connecticut Hurricanes. He was also a Vietnam Era Army Veteran having served from 1969-1975 in Germany and Scotland.
Chuck was known to greet people with a long drawn out “Howdy” and a big hug, and always left them with a “Keep Smilin’.” He was always an advocate of “the little guy” and didn’t like to see anyone left out.
He was a die-hard fan of the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Flyers. He also played, coached, and refereed hockey at various times in his life.
Cremation to be handled by the Cremation Society of VA, after which the remains will be buried at the Veteran’s Cemetery in Springfield, MO.
Ronald Nottle
left a message on August 17, 2020:
Chuck and I started the coffee and donuts at the Preserve Apt. He a very carrying person.He took are little Pam Spice out when we were gone for thed.Miss him rest in peace Chuck
JANE T MACEY
left a message on August 7, 2020:
The most powerful memory I have of Chuck was his unique way to be generous. Chuck and my husband Tim and I are drummers who still drummed together at several events each year. Chuck sometimes attended an annual reunion of a few hundred drum & bugle corps alumni held in Binghamton, NY. It is a long weekend of social get-togethers and performances by drummers, buglers, color guards, mini corps, choruses, and skits. Basically, it is a time to flashback to our mutual youth activities in various drum & bugle corps across the United States and Canada. In 2019, Chuck understood he was facing some health issues. Although he was not feeling well often, he surprised us by wanting to attend this reunion, and he performed with several groups and even danced the night away after the banquet on Saturday evening.
Chuck owned many drums including one beautifully decorated rope drum. I believe it dated back to his years when he toured Europe in the U.S. Army pipe & drum corps. While sitting on a bench in front of the Binghamton Hilton Hotel, one of the Canadian women struck up a conversation with Chuck and admired the rope drum. During the conversation and discussion of their connections to and love of our drum corps activity, Chuck gave her the rope drum. He told her to enjoy it for as long as she wanted, and to please never sell it. He asked her to pass it along when she was done with it. Certainly, the woman was shocked. That was pure Chuck! She did take the drum after his insistence, and we never found out who she was. When the Canadian bus left the hotel for their trip back to Canada, Chuck's drum was packed onboard. Most of us figured out later that this last appearance was Chuck’s goodbye to all his friends in this drum corps activity.
Under all his bluster, Chuck was a kind and thoughtful man. We will miss you, Chuck. You made a good difference in this world.
Billie J Sommers
left a message on July 26, 2020:
I will certainly miss you, the time we spent together was wonderful while it lasted. When you were diagnosed, you decided I could not go through that again, so you moved to your sister's. I am grateful, that you went peacefully. But when you meet St. Peter "Hello" might be better than your usual "Howdy"...........You are in my heart forever
Orvilyn Nottle
left a message on July 26, 2020:
I new Chuck when he live at the Preserve Apartments here in Branson, Mo. To know Chuck was to Love him. We found he would do anything for a person if he could. He helped my husband and myself when we were in need and we will always be grateful for his friendship. RIP Chuck!
Robert Vivalo
left a message on July 25, 2020:
I have fond memories of Chuck through my sister and St. Lucy’s. I was so happy to see him in Wildwood last year in front of Kelly’s. We shared great memories. RIP Chuck!
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Tim Merrill
left a message on July 25, 2020:
I have so many memories of my good friend Chuck. On the Drum Corps side, he had one of the tightest rolls. He and Chew both get my vote.
I only have to look around our house to see my lasting memories of Chuck remembering when we re tiled the front porch entrance, the new downstairs bathroom fixtures we installed, the concrete slab we put down in the shed will all be everlasting memories of Chuck. So many other times and so many other stories to be remembered. Thanks Chuck Dohn for being my friend.
Maria - Chiavarini
left a message on July 25, 2020:
Dear Rosemarie, Dolores and Family:
I'm deeply sorry your family is experiencing the pain of a loss like this. I am saddened by the loss my cousin. I will always remember the fun we had as kids, the picnics at Roosevelt Park. Rest in peace, Chuck.
Love, Cousin Cookie
Rosey Greer
left a message on July 25, 2020:
Glad you are out of pain and in the arms of Jesus. Rest in peace Chuck.
Dennis McKnight
left a message on July 25, 2020:
As a member of our first drum line together in drum corps we were a great part of the love and comrade that drum corps brings together. I will forever hold dear our time as drummers and friends. God bless my dear friend.
Dolores Dohn
left a message on July 25, 2020:
Chuck I'm sure God has you on that magical mystery tour, now showing you colors that are amazing. Thank being you and putting up with a sister that I know I was a handful at times. Love you dearly. Rest in the arms of Jesus. Say "hi" to mom and dad.
Linda Donato Kennedy
left a message on July 24, 2020:
Raiders of ‘88, St Lucy’s Cadets and wonderful memories of drum corp days RIP
Rosemarie Mann
left a message on July 24, 2020:
Miss you big brother! Fond memories of you drumming the arms off Mom's furniture, teaching me to drive stick in your '68 GTO, and you always being there for me. Love you always. See you on the other side.
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Ronald Nottle
left a message on August 17, 2020:
Chuck and I started the coffee and donuts at the Preserve Apt. He a very carrying person.He took are little Pam Spice out when we were gone for thed.Miss him rest in peace Chuck
JANE T MACEY
left a message on August 7, 2020:
The most powerful memory I have of Chuck was his unique way to be generous. Chuck and my husband Tim and I are drummers who still drummed together at several events each year. Chuck sometimes attended an annual reunion of a few hundred drum & bugle corps alumni held in Binghamton, NY. It is a long weekend of social get-togethers and performances by drummers, buglers, color guards, mini corps, choruses, and skits. Basically, it is a time to flashback to our mutual youth activities in various drum & bugle corps across the United States and Canada. In 2019, Chuck understood he was facing some health issues. Although he was not feeling well often, he surprised us by wanting to attend this reunion, and he performed with several groups and even danced the night away after the banquet on Saturday evening.
Chuck owned many drums including one beautifully decorated rope drum. I believe it dated back to his years when he toured Europe in the U.S. Army pipe & drum corps. While sitting on a bench in front of the Binghamton Hilton Hotel, one of the Canadian women struck up a conversation with Chuck and admired the rope drum. During the conversation and discussion of their connections to and love of our drum corps activity, Chuck gave her the rope drum. He told her to enjoy it for as long as she wanted, and to please never sell it. He asked her to pass it along when she was done with it. Certainly, the woman was shocked. That was pure Chuck! She did take the drum after his insistence, and we never found out who she was. When the Canadian bus left the hotel for their trip back to Canada, Chuck's drum was packed onboard. Most of us figured out later that this last appearance was Chuck’s goodbye to all his friends in this drum corps activity.
Under all his bluster, Chuck was a kind and thoughtful man. We will miss you, Chuck. You made a good difference in this world.
Billie J Sommers
left a message on July 26, 2020:
I will certainly miss you, the time we spent together was wonderful while it lasted. When you were diagnosed, you decided I could not go through that again, so you moved to your sister's. I am grateful, that you went peacefully. But when you meet St. Peter "Hello" might be better than your usual "Howdy"...........You are in my heart forever
Orvilyn Nottle
left a message on July 26, 2020:
I new Chuck when he live at the Preserve Apartments here in Branson, Mo. To know Chuck was to Love him. We found he would do anything for a person if he could. He helped my husband and myself when we were in need and we will always be grateful for his friendship. RIP Chuck!
Robert Vivalo
left a message on July 25, 2020:
I have fond memories of Chuck through my sister and St. Lucy’s. I was so happy to see him in Wildwood last year in front of Kelly’s. We shared great memories. RIP Chuck!
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Tim Merrill
left a message on July 25, 2020:
I have so many memories of my good friend Chuck. On the Drum Corps side, he had one of the tightest rolls. He and Chew both get my vote.
I only have to look around our house to see my lasting memories of Chuck remembering when we re tiled the front porch entrance, the new downstairs bathroom fixtures we installed, the concrete slab we put down in the shed will all be everlasting memories of Chuck. So many other times and so many other stories to be remembered. Thanks Chuck Dohn for being my friend.
Maria - Chiavarini
left a message on July 25, 2020:
Dear Rosemarie, Dolores and Family:
I'm deeply sorry your family is experiencing the pain of a loss like this. I am saddened by the loss my cousin. I will always remember the fun we had as kids, the picnics at Roosevelt Park. Rest in peace, Chuck.
Love, Cousin Cookie
Rosey Greer
left a message on July 25, 2020:
Glad you are out of pain and in the arms of Jesus. Rest in peace Chuck.
Dennis McKnight
left a message on July 25, 2020:
As a member of our first drum line together in drum corps we were a great part of the love and comrade that drum corps brings together. I will forever hold dear our time as drummers and friends. God bless my dear friend.
Dolores Dohn
left a message on July 25, 2020:
Chuck I'm sure God has you on that magical mystery tour, now showing you colors that are amazing. Thank being you and putting up with a sister that I know I was a handful at times. Love you dearly. Rest in the arms of Jesus. Say "hi" to mom and dad.
Linda Donato Kennedy
left a message on July 24, 2020:
Raiders of ‘88, St Lucy’s Cadets and wonderful memories of drum corp days RIP
Rosemarie Mann
left a message on July 24, 2020:
Miss you big brother! Fond memories of you drumming the arms off Mom's furniture, teaching me to drive stick in your '68 GTO, and you always being there for me. Love you always. See you on the other side.
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