Clifford "Woody" H. Dohse

DOHSE, Cliffored H. “Woody” – Age 85 Clifford Henry Dohse was born November 30, 1924 to Henry and Anna Dohse in Omaha, Nebraska. He was the third of five children. He grew up helping on a farm north of Omaha during the depression. Later moved to Omaha where he helped his family own and operate a grocery store on 33rd and Lake Street. Cliff graduated from Technical High School in 1943. Soon after he entered the US Navy and served three years as a gunners mate on various Merchant Marine ships. After serving his country he returned home and married his sweetheart, Betty Lyons, on March 27, 1947. They resided in Omaha where Cliff continued to run an IGA grocery store. In 1950 he went to work for the state of Nebraska with the department of scales at the weigh station located in Platsmouth. In 1954 he returned to the grocery business and added the selling of fire place wood. This would become his principle business and would lead to everyone knowing him as "Woody". In the 1960's he became very involved in the American Legion. rising to the commander of Benson Legion Post 112. He then went on to become Area A Commander in 1995. In 1996 he also became Chef De Gar for the 40 n' 8. During this time he still ran the fireplace wood business, splitting and delivering wood no matter what the weather was and making many loyal customers and life long friends. One of his joys was playing Santa Claus for the Legion's Children's Christmas Party every year. As Santa, he also helped the Salvation Army raise money by being a bell ringer, standing out in the middle of Maple Street in the Benson area so that people could drop off their donations and so he could hand out candy canes to the children. For his 80th birthday, he full filled his life long dream of building a home on his acreage near Murray. There he had the time and the space to grow his vegetable garden and most of all, his super famous tomatoes. Cliff and Betty celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary this year. Cliff lived a long and happy life with a smile on his face and the famous words that he lived by "Every day is a good day". Preceded in death by grandson, Kevin; Survived by: Wife of 62 years, Betty; Daughter, Sherry Iske & husband Harold; Son, David Dohse & wife Jan; Brother, Don Dohse & wife Ruby; 7 Grandchildren; 11 Great Grandchildren; 2 Great-Great Grandchildren; Many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. Celebration of Clifford’s Life: Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Braman Mortuary (72 St. Chapel). Visitation: Tuesday, 5-8:00 PM, with an 40/8 service at 6:30 PM, all at Braman Mortuary, (72 St. Chapel). Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Park Military Honors by VFW Post #2503