Daniel D. Doerflinger

Daniel D. Doerflinger, 81, Lincoln City, Oregon, and former resident of Greensburg, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018.  Born, December 27, 1936 in Greensburg, Indiana, he was the son of Carl “Pete” and Jean (Veerkamp) Doerflinger.  Danny helped his parents operate 3 acres of green houses and a floral shop after graduation from high school.  He served in the Army National Guard.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and former member of the Greensburg Country Club and St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He was married to Kay Kutchback on November 23, 1963 in Indianapolis and she survives.  In 1969, Danny moved to Oregon and managed and worked for 41 years at the Salishan Country Club.  He was called the “Legend of Salishan”. He is survived by his wife; two children, Peter Doerflinger and Carla McLaughlin; one sister, Linda Simons, Greensburg; grandchild, Desi (Matt) Clausing; three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 21, 2018 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greensburg with Rev. John Meyer officiating. Private interment will be held in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the St. Mary's Catholic Church or School.