William Eugene "Bill" Doerfler

William Eugene "Bill" Doerfler, age 75, of Dallas, Georgia passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, GA. Interment will follow at 2pm at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia.

A native of Springfield, IL, Mr. Doerfler lived in Cumming, GA for 20 years before moving to Dallas, GA 2 years ago. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served for 12 years during the Vietnam War on deep submarine missions. Afterwards, he worked for I.B.M. for 14 years, then retired after 20 years of employment with MCI and Verizon. He loved playing golf and was avid about keeping his yard pristine. He also enjoyed coaching his sons in baseball and football, and loved being with his immediate and extended family.

Survivors include: Wife of 44 years, Lynne E. Doerfler; 5 Children, Angela (Brett) Byrd, Acworth, GA, Jennifer (Scott) Rubin, Miami, FL, Bill (Jennifer) Doerfler II, Oak Ridge, TN, Wayne (Kellie) Doerfler, Dallas, GA, and Josh (Gina) Doerfler, Acworth, GA; 7 Siblings, Ted (Marci) Doerfler, Fred (Debbie) Doerfler, Kathy (Mike) Dike, John (Laura) Doerfler, Larry Doerfler, Theresa Bueckner, and Patty Doerfler; 13 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill Doerfler's memory to the Alzheimer's Association @ www.alz.org.