Douglas A. Kobie
Douglas A. Kobie
September 23, 1947 ‐ December 12, 2020
Douglas Arthur Kobie, age 73, of Bay Village, Ohio passed away December 12, 2020. He was the son of the late Clarence & GraceKobie, loving brother of Arla Maree Scott. Beloved uncle of Kristyn Butler (Randy) & Duane Sheldon, Jr. (Laura). Dear friend of Kathleen Gavan Van Almen (J. Brian Van Almen, Jr.) and great nieces & nephews (Justin, Kyle, Jordan, Jacy, Ajay & Emmy).
Doug was born on September 23, 1947 in Lakewood, Ohio. He grew up in Bay Village & graduated from Bay Village High, class of 1965. He then attended New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico, where he received a baseball scholarship and graduated in 1969. After returning to Ohio, Doug worked 40 years at Squires Roofing. Doug was an avid Cleveland sports fan, and he especially loved the Cleveland Indians, the Cleveland Browns and his beloved dog, Gunner.
Doug was blessed with many friends & he will be missed by all.
Guest Comments
Gary Woodson
Galloway, Oh
I am so sorry for your loss, and I have you in my prayers.
Laura Sheldon
Dublin, Ohio
Miss you Doug. Always a smile and you brought joy every time we were together. Love and Comfort to Arla.
Arnie and Pattie Mayhet
Bay Village Ohio
Condolences to Doug’s family and friends at this time .
We’re sorry for your loss .
Lawrence Franz
Fairview park, Ohio
I didn't know Doug but I'm friends with Brian and if Doug was anything like Brian he was a good man. The only thing you can say is he's in a better place now believe me when I say I understand how you feel !
Anne and Chuck Germana
North Royalton Ohio
Please accept our sincere sympathies to Doug's family and Kathleen VanAlmen and Brian VanAlmen.
Randy Butler
Hilliard, Ohio
You will be missed by all. Love to Arla and his family.
Justin Miller
Hilliard,Ohio
I am sorry uncle Doug left us so soon.
We love you grandma Arla.
Duane Sheldon JR
5173 Reddington Ct Dublin, OH 43017
We will miss you. See if you can influence some more Cleveland Browns wins up there!
We love you.
Jordan Butler
Hilliard, Ohio
Love and thoughts to Grandma Arla, we know you will really miss your brother.
Kyle Miller
Hilliard, Ohio
Going to miss you Uncle Doug. Love and prayers to all.
Kristyn Butler
Hilliard, Ohio
We will miss you Doug.
We will miss your laugh and jokes.
We will miss your kindness.
Love you always.
Bill Fritz
San Jose
Doug and i go back to when we were 6 or so. We lived on Huntmere Drive as kids. Known each other for our whole lives. Were next door neighbors.