Harold "Bernie" Dobson

Harold "Bernie" B. Dobson, age 78, resident of Ottawa Lake, Michigan, passed away and went to be with the Lord, on Friday, December 3, 2021, at Fresenius Kidney Care, in Toledo. He was born on December 25, 1942, in Toledo, to the late Harold Elmer and Vivian Adele (Vallas) Dobson.

Bernie graduated from Whitmer High School. He worked as a Toledo police officer, retiring in 1992. Following retirement, he worked at Lucas County Probate Court as a court investigator and court processor. A love for Christ, he was an active member of Marketplace Community Church, formerly known as Mayfair Plymouth Congregational Christian Church, where he was chairman of the board of trustees, treasurer, moderator, and other positions. Bernie was a member of the Retired Police Officers Association, Fraternal Order of Police - Lodge 40, and the American Legion - Post 512. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, Sharon, where he especially loved visiting the Smokey Mountains. Bernie enjoyed bird watching, old cars and attending car shows, and watching Ohio State football and basketball games. But most of all, family was number one in Bernie's eyes. The memories spent together will forever be remembered. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.

Those left to forever cherish his memory are his loving wife, Sharon (Hall) Dobson, whom he married on May 14, 1977; children, Steven (Laurie) Dobson, Dawn (Chad) Hall, Christopher Dobson, and special #2 daughter, Debby Clapper; grandchildren, Mark and Cameron Hall; great grandchildren, Madilyn, Declan, and one on the way, Sebastian; sisters, Ethel (Bob) Struber and Ruth Ann (Al) Kohn; brother, Bill (Jackie) Dobson; aunt, Viola Vallas; close cousins, Kay (Tom) Georgopoolos and Phyllis Lake; sisters-in-law, Karen (Larry) Koester and Sally (Bill) Lung; brother-in-law, Mike Hall; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Robert J. and Betty Hall.

Family and friends may visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio 43623, on Tuesday,
December 14, 2021, from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 11:00 am., with Rev. Dr. Rupert Loyd Jr. officiating. Bernie will be laid to rest at Toledo Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Kidney Association or The American Heart Association.

A special memory or online condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.NewcomerToledo.com.