Doran Oliver F. Bethke

Doran Bethke of Saginaw, Michigan, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the age of 96. He is also reunited with his wife Gerry, who passed away on September 18, 2017.

Friends may visit with the family from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025, at W. L. Case and Company Funeral Directors, 4480 Mackinaw Rd, Saginaw, MI 48603. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 5250 Mackinaw Rd, Saginaw, MI 48603, where friends may visit with the family 10:00 a.m. until time of the service. Rev. Jacob Kempfert will officiate the service, with interment to follow in LaPorte Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Peace Lutheran Church, Doran’s family, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

The complete obituary will be published later by W. L. Case and Company Funeral Directors.