William G. Dohe, 53 of Easton, PA passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 at home. William was a man with such a presence; his light filled not only the space he held, but our hearts as well. His visionary perspective on life, nature, and the community helped him to create a world that we all have come to know and love. He was a simple, humble, honest man with much dignity and respect. A heart full of compassion, with a deep understanding of the Universe. His wisdom, kindness, and generosity experienced by all who knew him. My husband’s love for nature was his foundation. He understood its laws and basic principles, and his life and work reflected that. William built his practice, R+D Architecture, from the ground up. His legacy lives on through his architectural designs, and through each of us. Not only have we lost a beautiful soul, but the Earth lost one of her greatest stewards. May we strive to live a more sustainable, and environmentally conscious life in honor of our beloved William.
Born January 19, 1965 he was the son of Virgil and Jo Ann Dohe, brother to Emily Folz, Allison James, and Carrie Dohe. The brother-in-law of Rod Folz, and uncle to Rodney, Caroline and Ryan Folz and Nicole and Coda Pease. Least we forget, Papa to his four-legged ones, Einstein, Niya & Ember. His being will be deeply missed, and his love will live on forever within our hearts, in nature, and within our community. His wife, Ashley Dohe, will continue to carry out his mission in honor of his life and love.
Visitation will be held 4-8 pm Tuesday, Dec. 18 at the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A Farewell Ceremony will be held Sunday, Dec. 23 from 1-2 pm at the Forks of the Delaware in Easton at Scott Park. Please bring a chair if you are unable to stand comfortably for 45 mins. Following the Ceremony a Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 3-5 pm at Durham Springs, 5065 Lehnenburg Rd., Kintnersville, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made to Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St, Easton, PA 18042. NNC intends to use all funds donated in William Dohe’s memory in ways that will honor him by furthering his lifelong environmental interests, and will be working with the family on how to best accomplish this.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Wade Cox
December 13, 2018 at 8:47 am
I have known Will for a very long time, back to the late 70’s. And while we were not close friends we were friends none the less. Will was a kind soul, always had a smile, and a spark in his eyes that seemed to say he was always thinking of the next thing. After graduation, like a lot of people we went our different ways, and like a lot of people reconnected with social media. I was so glad to see that he met his soul mate in Ashley. These past few years he was so happy and so alive. He was one of a kind and the world is a bit dimmer today.
“What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” Helen Keller
Renae Jensen
December 13, 2018 at 8:47 am
Will left us too soon. A brilliant man, a steward of the earth, talented architect, beloved husband. May he be at peace, and may he guide Ashley with his light and love.
Jennifer and Neil Moorcroft
December 13, 2018 at 9:18 am
We are so sorry to hear of William’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Roy and Susan Knapp
December 13, 2018 at 9:33 am
Thoughts and prayers go out to you Ashley. If you need us we are here for you.
Hope to see you soon. Wish we could have gotten to know Will better.
Carolyn Ensley
December 13, 2018 at 9:37 am
My heartfelt condolances.You and family are in my prayers. Love and hope.
Al and Alex Ruozzi
December 13, 2018 at 9:40 am
A thought of comfort and condolences to the grieving family.
John Hall
December 13, 2018 at 9:57 am
Dear Ashley – this is John Hall. Kutr and I are so saddened to hear of Will’s passing. Thinking of you in this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
John & Kutr
Michael McNamara
December 13, 2018 at 10:12 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we all are deeply saddened.
Michael R Sanchez
December 13, 2018 at 12:10 pm
Sorry to hear of your loss I went to elementary school with William.
Cathy Moorehead
December 13, 2018 at 12:23 pm
May love & appreciation of Will’s life be celebrated.
Rada Panich and John O’Malley
December 13, 2018 at 12:41 pm
We are deeply sorry for your sudden loss of William. We had just met Will and were moved by his vibrant energy, warmth and love of nature. In that brief time we knew him, he taught us and opened up a world of awareness to the joys and responsibilities of maintaining a habitat to support our songbirds and other native species. He was so passionate about the thing he cared about and transferred that sense of awe to us around him. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Rada and John
Steph Buono
December 13, 2018 at 12:45 pm
Ashley, I am SO very sorry to hear about Bill!!
Please know that I have you in my heart and prayers and please let me know if there is anything I can do. 💕
Ron Morris
December 13, 2018 at 1:15 pm
Will was one of the first people I met in Easton. A kind man. A good person. He was a fierce champion of Easton. His physical presence will be missed. His spirit will live on in our community. Sending love to Ashley and his family.
Peter Stevenson
December 13, 2018 at 2:02 pm
To Ashley and all of Will’s extended family, please accept our deepest sympathies; I/we will always treasure so many wonderful times and memories with Will over the last almost 20 years, and I am fortunate to have called him my friend. Will was an amazing, brilliant and friendly guy, and though he will be so missed, we will forever remember. Our thoughts prayers are with you all.
-Peter & Annette
Carol Cannon
December 13, 2018 at 2:26 pm
I recall the days of the formation of the LV Sustainable Business Network and the US Green Building Council chapter where I first met Will. A humble man, he was gifted with an incredible mind and talent, that was joined with his generosity and kindness. He is already incredibly missed and my heart goes out to Ashley & family, Will’s mother & sisters, and all that knew to know him was to love him. May he be at peace.
Carolyn Crew
December 13, 2018 at 2:35 pm
I only met you once but know that you are a very special person. Very sorry to hear sbout the liss of your husband. I hope you will continue to grow and find your purpose and that your grief will turn into peace.
George and Donna Johnson
December 13, 2018 at 3:24 pm
We are so sorry to hear of Will’s passing. Ashley, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. He will be missed.
John and Lucille Kincaid
December 13, 2018 at 3:30 pm
We are truly saddened by the sudden loss of so vibrant a young man. He worked with us on major renovations of our home in 2005-2006. It was a pleasure to work with him and his firm. We stayed in touch on and off over the years afterward, and last saw him at Ocean several months ago. We offer our sincerest condolences to Ashley and her family and to Will’s family.
Kimberly Ceccatti
December 13, 2018 at 4:35 pm
I cannot believe such a kind and creative soul is no longer with us. Will was one of those friends who you could always turn to. He had an infectious smile and a gentle way about him. I will miss him tremendously.
To Will’s family- my deepest sympathy. Your son/brother/uncle was a gift to so many. I am a better person for knowing him.
Lauren (Warner) Case
December 13, 2018 at 6:45 pm
Will’s talents, his enthusiasm, his intellect – such a great person to have worked and lived in Easton. Will always remember him fondly.
Ashley, you and I met a few years back – you’re in my thoughts, my dear – I hope that we might see each other and you will always have a friend in me.
Robert Cahill
December 14, 2018 at 8:39 am
Will’s creativity and talent was unique and I enjoyed working with him and getting to know him over the last 15 years. He was a professional, a gentlemen and such a nice person to be with as I always enjoyed our many conversations. He will be missed and in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you Will.
Keith W. Weitknecht
December 14, 2018 at 10:00 am
My thoughts of comfort and condolence go out to Will’s family in their time of loss.
Margarete Sokser
December 14, 2018 at 12:52 pm
I’m deeply saddened by the loss of your bright eyed wonderful husband. My thoughts and prayers are with
you dear Ashley ♡
Lynne Holden
December 14, 2018 at 1:32 pm
Such a great loss. Will was such a wonderful and unique man. I always enjoyed our interactions. My heart goes out to you, Ashley and to your family.
Coleen Sawyer
December 14, 2018 at 1:39 pm
Ashley and Melinda
God watch over you as you go through this very sad time And comfort you as you find a way to heal.
Will was an amazing person, kind and friendly,patient and so talented
Stephen and I will always remember him through the work he did on our house on the river.
Gil and Josy Aguiles
December 14, 2018 at 2:28 pm
I looked forward to our regular “man-dates”, where we talked current events, shared funny stories, ate well, drank great wine, and sometimes had a cigar on your patio. Our last one wasn’t so great as you were not feeling well, but you still made the effort to join me. We even spoke on the phone recently saying we needed to get the wives together. How I wished we would have done that before you left us!
You were one of the first people to welcome Josy and me to Easton. You helped us navigate so many issues with our properties and city bureaucracy. Most importantly, you welcomed us into your home and heart.
I will miss you terribly, my friend. But, I also know, when our time comes, you will greet us with an incredible glass of wine, a smile, and a tour of heaven. I’m sure you’re already giving God design suggestions on how to make heaven a more inviting place.
God bless and keep you.
Gil and Josy Aguiles
Dita Daub
December 15, 2018 at 7:28 am
Dear Ashley,
As I read over the heartfelt words above, I see that Will found a true soulmate in you. He was a man of vision and passion and I feel deeply gratified he had you at his side. If only it had not been cut so short! I am deeply sorry for your loss and the loss of the Easton community.
Stanley Bud Phillips
December 15, 2018 at 10:30 am
I was just made aware of the sudden and untimely death of Will.
I am shocked and saddened for his family. My sincere condolences.
My partner and I have worked with Will now for over two years.
He was a creative genius, and will leave a great void in the human cause for environmental architecture.
Our environmental building project in Alpha will be dedicated to Will Dohe.
May God Bless him and may he inspire us from above.
Our deepest sympathies. Bud Phillips and Dr. Ashok Patel
Bev Graph Packaging Int. LLC
Joe Biondo
December 15, 2018 at 2:44 pm
With deepest sympathy. Will was a very thoughtful, compassionate and talented architect. He will be missed by our community.
Mary and Dan Lyons
December 15, 2018 at 2:53 pm
Heartfelt condolences on the death of Bill. It was such a joy and comfort to know that he was taking care of our kitchen renovation. Because of him, I have a gorgeous one, because of the care and attention he gave to it. Last time I met him, he had changed. He was in love!
God bless this good man and may he Rest In Peace.
Sincerely,
Mary and Dan Lyons
Bloomsbury
Beth & Victor
December 16, 2018 at 8:44 am
Sending our deepest sympathy to all his loved ones. So kind, funny, smart, and generous was Will. We were always glad to spot him at a social or community gathering, knowing we’d have a friend to hang out with. Like so many others, we benefited from his talents in improving our home. Will–already much missed.
David and Linda Harder
December 16, 2018 at 9:07 am
Dear Ashley,
We are deeply saddened by Will’s passing. As part of his being a wonderful human, he is a much needed ally for this planet on which we reside.
Our hearts go out to you and family and we wish you strength within the Love that surrounds you.
In Peace,
David and Linda Harder
Laura Daub Merante
December 16, 2018 at 11:02 am
My deepest sympathies to Ashley, JoAnn, Emily, Allison, Carrie. Will made our world a better place. He will be missed.
Donny & Jo Miller
December 16, 2018 at 3:18 pm
Ashley, our Hearts go out to you during this time.Will see you soon, Chin UP, Sweetie..
April & Glenn Honnen
December 16, 2018 at 8:01 pm
Melinda, we are so very sorry for your loss and the pain that you and your Daughter are feeling. We are here for you anytime of the day or night! With Love, Always.
Colleen
December 16, 2018 at 10:59 pm
To William’s family especially Allison James, I’m so sorry for the grief that you feel right now and have to go through for the rest of your lives… So intensely painful right now. I’m sure he is still with you all in spirit.
Fred Schuler
December 17, 2018 at 7:21 am
Ashley,
Will was such a gift to us all. He really will be missed. Sending you love and prayers!
Jody De Francisco- Ruhf
December 17, 2018 at 9:27 am
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Yok
December 17, 2018 at 10:08 pm
Hi Ashley, don’t be sad. He is home. You are in my prayers. Sincerely, Yok
Lucienne Di Biase Dooley
December 18, 2018 at 4:48 pm
With our deepest sympathy. Will was a very talented architect and a very funny person. His design was very respectful of its natural and built environment and always aspired to Excellency and to be meaningful. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and with the members of his architectural practice.
John & Stacy Folz
December 19, 2018 at 9:27 am
Emily,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this day.
God Bless Will.
Love you Always.
Carol Free
December 31, 2018 at 1:31 pm
Ashley
Having just met you today and hearing about your husband Bill, I feel your sadness and empathize. You asked how to get through it…slowly, a minute at a time. Cry – celebrate him – cry more. Talk to him..yell at him. Celebrate his life. Stay around friends and family. Stay busy but cry when needed. talk to people about him. Often. I read his obituary. What an accomplished person. Continue his legacy. I know you will.
Chris Sexton
May 1, 2019 at 10:18 am
To Will’s wife and family,
My husband and I consulted Will for some addition ideas many years ago. His plans clearly reflected his love of nature as well as his creative genius. Will was patient, kind and funny during our appointments, and our dog thought he was pretty awesome, too. I am deeply saddened and shocked to have peripherally discovered notice of Will’s passing while viewing a former teacher’s obit notice online from December, which I had just been informed of.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. We were fortunate to have met Will. Although we were too afraid as a young married couple to commit to remodeling our small home, and still have not done so years later, we still have Will’s designs and were just talking about him the other day. My heart is heavy.
I pray the few months that have passed have brought you comfort if possible. We will keep you and Will in our thoughts and prayers and trust that he is an even bigger part of this beautiful planet.
Chris Sexton