Alan James Doggart

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September 26, 1943 – February 3, 2024

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Alan Doggart Obituary

Alan James Doggart, age 80, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, Indiana. He was born on September 26, 1943 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, to Albert and Nelda Marie (Bourelelais) Doggart, both of whom preceded him in death.

Alan is survived by his wife, Karen Ann (McDaniel) Doggart of Mishawaka, IN; one son and one daughter; and two sisters, Gayle Tomlinson and Diane Poretsky, both of New Hampshire. Alan is also survived by his best friend and military buddy, Dick Barber, of Mishawaka, IN.

Alan proudly served his country as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army. He served in Vietnam from 1967-1968. Alan retired on September 26, 2003, after 24 years of service. After retiring, he was employed as a store manager at Kmart in Benton Harbor, MI, and Mishawaka, IN.

There will be no services at this time, and cremation will take place. Elkhart Cremation Services has been entrusted with his care.